Meaning of the word "child support" in English

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child support

US /ˈtʃaɪld səˌpɔːrt/
UK /ˈtʃaɪld səˌpɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

financial support that a parent is required by law to pay to the parent who has custody of their child or children

Example:
He pays child support every month for his two children.
The court ordered him to pay child support until the children turn 18.
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