child_support-n; 1 Senses

Sense Number 1: court-ordered payment of a noncustodial divorced parent for the welfare of their minor children

Commentary: CHILD_SUPPORT[+payment][+regular][+court_ordered][+from_parent][+divorced][-custodial][+for_welfare][+of_children][+minor]

Examples:
When his daughter turns 18, Bob will no longer be required to pay child support.
These unemployed young fathers cannot pay their child support.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1