1The affection, companionship, and sexual gratification that one receives from another, especially from a spouse or, in some states, a fellow participant in a civil union. See also alienation of affections and conjugal rights. 2In some states, the affection and companionship between a parent and a child. See also alienation of affections. loss of consortium. The loss of such affection, companionship, and sexual gratification as a result of the negligent or intentional injury or death of a spo...