maintenance
//ˈmeɪntənəns//
Noun
maintenanceSingular
1
The process of keeping something in good condition by regularly checking and repairing it.
Regular maintenance of your car can prevent expensive repairs.
2
Money that a person is legally required to pay to support their former spouse or children after a divorce or separation.
He pays monthly maintenance to his ex-wife for their children.
3
The act of continuing or preserving something, such as a state or situation.
The maintenance of peace in the region requires cooperation from all countries.