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palimony (n.)

"compensation claimed by the deserted party at the separation of an unmarried couple cohabiting," 1979, coined from pal (n.) + alimony. Popularized, if not introduced, during lawsuit against U.S. film star Lee Marvin (1924-1987).

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Definitions of palimony from WordNet

palimony (n.)
support paid by one half of an unmarried partnership after the relationship ends;
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