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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Matrimonial \Mat'ri*mo"ni*al\, adjective [L. matrimonialis: cf. F. matrimonial. See {Matrimony}.] Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage; connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or duties.
If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at courtesy, and have rather a matrimonial than a regal power. --Bacon.
Syn: Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial; hymeneal.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
matrimonial
adjective: of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital status"; "marital fidelity"; "married bliss" [syn: {marital}, {married}]
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