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prenuptial
[pree-nuhp-shuhl, ‑chuhl]
adjective
before marriage.
prenuptial
/ -tʃəl, priːˈnʌpʃəl /
adjective
occurring or existing before marriage
a prenuptial agreement
Pronunciation Note
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prenuptial1
Example Sentences
Good to know: A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can outline which assets, accounts or debt should be treated as separate property.
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that explains what will happen to a couple’s assets if they get divorced.
It is unclear whether the couple had a prenuptial agreement in place.
There is no confirmation if the couple had a prenuptial agreement, as the singer did not mention one in the court filing.
Media reports indicate Lopez, who had legally changed her last name to Affleck, did not list any details of a prenuptial agreement in her petition for divorce.
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When To Use
Prenuptial means before marriage.Prenuptial is most commonly used in the term prenuptial agreement, which refers to a legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage that specifies things like the division of their finances and assets, especially in case the marriage ends, such as through divorce. It is commonly called a prenup for short.Example: Everyone thought it was strange that we had a prenuptial agreement, but life is unpredictable.
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