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marital (adjective) (not comparable)
A reference to being married: Jack and Jill have enjoyed 20 years of marital happiness; however, the couple next door have been having marital problems.
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marital; marshal, marshall; martial
marital (MAIR i t'l) (adjective)
Referring to a circumstance relating to being married: After Roger and Trina were married, they bought their marital home.
marshal, marshall (MAHR shuhl) (noun)
1. An individual who manages or organizes the ceremonies of a gathering: The marshal of the parade rode in the car leading the bands and walkers.
2. An officer of the law, who is appointed or elected, with duties similar to a sheriff in terms of enforcing the law: The marshal accompanied the prisoner to court to stand before the judge.
3. The senior head of a civic function; such as, a fire department: The marshal, who was head of the town's police department, was appointed for two years and was rewarded for his good work.
martial (MAHR shuhl) (adjective)
Of or relating to the military, war, or military life: Harold seemed suited to the martial life because he liked order and precision.

The fire marshal had a long martial history before entering into a marital relationship which made him very happy.

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