Function of the RNA primer: DNA polymerases need a double-stranded DNA region to which they can attach in order to begin copying the rest of the DNA strand. In order to provide this double-stranded attachment site, RNA primers are added by primase, an RNA polymerase which does not require such an attachment site itself.
Alimony definition, Law. an allowance paid to a person by that person's spouse or former spouse for maintenance, granted by a court upon a legal separation or a divorce or while action is pending. See more.
There are two types of alimony: 1  Alimony during the wait for the divorce-This is also called alimony pedente lite. 2  Alimony after the divorce-Permanent alimony is payment made by one party to the other after the divorce, either by court order or by mutual agreement. A court can award this type of alimony between the time you file for divorce (and make a request for alimony) and the time the divorce is final. 2  The purpose of this type of alimony is to maintain the status quo during the divorce. 3  It does not necessarily mean that you will be awarded alimony after the divorce.