palimony

[pal-uh-moh-nee] /ˈpæl əˌmoʊ ni/

noun

a form of alimony awarded to one of the partners in a romantic relationship after the breakup of that relationship following a long period of living together.

Origin

1975-80, Americanism; blend of pal and alimony

Examples from the web for palimony

When they broke up, she filed a palimony suit against him in state court.
palimony gives unmarried persons a right to enforce a property division when the relationship dissolves.

British Dictionary definitions for palimony

palimony

/ˈpælɪmənɪ/

noun

(US) alimony awarded to a nonmarried partner after the break-up of a long-term relationship

Word Origin

C20: from a blend of pal + alimony

Word Origin and History for palimony

1979, coined from pal (n.) + alimony. Popularized, if not introduced, during lawsuit against U.S. film star Lee Marvin (1924-1987).

Slang definitions & phrases for palimony

palimony

modifier

: a much-heralded palimony suit

noun

Money awarded, property shared, etc, when an unmarried couple separate (1979+)

[fr pal plus alimony; coined for or at least popularized by a lawsuit against the film star Lee Marvin]