Aliments
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
In the French law, this word signifies the food, and other things necessary to the support of life, as a dwelling, clothing and the like. The same name is given to the money allowed for aliments. By the common law parents and children reciprocally owe each other aliments or maintenance, (q. v.) Vide 1 Bl. Com. 447; Merl. Rép. h.t; Dig. 25, 3,5. Inthecommon