### Question
How does GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE define spouse?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2611*, **spouse** is defined as:

> a husband or wife, as the case may be

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2611*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE**

