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noun Download 🔗Share A tort committed when a third party who does not have a bona fide interest in a lawsuit provides help or acquires an interest to a litigant's lawsuit. Examples : "The lawyer's actions constituted maintenance, as the wealthy uncle had no legitimate connection to the niece's custody dispute yet actively funded her legal efforts. " law essential toeic toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Alimony, a periodical payment or a lump sum made or ordered to be made to a spouse after a divorce. Examples : "After their divorce, John was ordered to pay maintenance to his ex-wife. " family law finance essential toeic toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Child support. Examples : "The father's maintenance payments are crucial for his child's education. " family law finance essential toeic toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The natural process which keeps an organism alive. Examples : "Proper nutrition and exercise are essential for the maintenance of good health. " physiology organism biology anatomy essential toeic toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading