palimonyEtymologyBlend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”). Coined by celebrity divorce lawyer Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 in suit of his client Michelle Triola Marvin against the actor Lee Marvin.palimony means A form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.nounA form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship.“Who won, huh? Nobody. Used to be sex was the only free thing, No longer. Alimony… palimony… it's all financial. Love is an illusion.”