ENGLISH DICTIONARY

At-fault

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: At-fault is an adjective meaning at fault (in adjectival contexts).

Meaning

at fault (in adjectival contexts).

Example Sentences

Today many states have statutorily defined the purpose of alimony—for instance, as a temporary arrangement allowing the dependent spouse to get on his or her feet financially; as compensation for money invested in a marriage (like paying for a spouse's medical school); or as punishment in an at-fault divorce.

Antonyms for at-fault

Common opposites include no-fault.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include autobenefactive, adverbative, adversarial, andative, atilt, bass-ackwards.

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