Aliment
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For the concept in food science, see nutrition.
Aliment, in Scots law and in other civil systems, is the sum paid or allowance given in respect of the reciprocal obligation of parents and children, husband and wife, grandparents and grandchildren, to contribute to each other's maintenance. The term is also used in regard to a similar obligation of other parties, as of creditors to imprisoned debtors, the payments by parishes to paupers, etc.
Alimentary funds, whether of the kind above mentioned, or set apart as such by the deed of a testator, are intended for the mere support of the recipient, and are not attachable by creditors.[1]
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- ^ Chisholm 1911, p. 663.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Aliment". Encyclopædia Britannica. 1 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 663.
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