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spousal

[spou-zuhl] / ˈspaʊ zəl /




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In contrast, a currently married spouse generally cannot receive spousal benefits until the worker on whose record they are claiming has filed for benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

The family’s attempt to designate 36 grandchildren as beneficiaries was rejected due to issues with a spousal waiver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Acting as Val’s agent under the power of attorney, he signed to change the beneficiaries to the grandchildren and waive Val’s spousal rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

As a spousal benefit, he could receive up to half of your Social Security when you claim.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

V.: "Some bards have sung, the Ladye high Chapel or altar came not nigh; Nor dust the rites of spousal grace So much she feared each holy place," &c.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various




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