Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - maintenance

ˈmeɪntənəns n. 1 the process of maintaining or being maintained. 2 a the provision of the means to support life, esp. by work etc. b (also separate maintenance) a husband's or wife's provision for a spouse after separation or divorce; alimony. 3 Law hist. the offence of aiding a party in litigation without lawful cause. [ME f. OF f. maintenir: see MAINTAIN]