marital Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to the state of marriage
    matrimonial; married.
    • marital status
    • marital fidelity
    • married bliss

WordNet

Mar"i*tal adjective
Etymology
F., fr. L. maritalis, fr. maritus belonging to marriage, n., a husband. See Marry, v.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a husband; as, marital rights, duties, authority. "Marital affection." Ayliffe.

Webster 1913