Spousal Equivalent (Noun)
Meaning
A person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My partner of 10 years is considered my spousal equivalent for tax purposes, even though we're not married.
- The company offers health insurance benefits to employees' spousal equivalents, in addition to their spouses.
- After five years of living together, my boyfriend is now considered my spousal equivalent under our state's laws.
- The couple, who have been together for 20 years, are considered spousal equivalents and share all of their assets jointly.
- For immigration purposes, my long-term partner is considered my spousal equivalent, even though we're not married in our home country.