prenuptial agreement

noun

variants or less commonly prenup or prenuptial
: an agreement made between two people before marrying that establishes rights to property and support in the event of divorce or death
Prenuptial agreements have long been used by couples who want to set down the terms of any future divorce before they walk down the aisle.Desa Philadelphia
Even though there's a prenup, it's unclear how much of Liz's money Fortensky will end up with …Newsweek

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Once the couple’s prenuptial agreement is officially upheld by the court, Williams will be awarded her legal expenses by Guobadia and walk away a single woman. Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 On the eve of their wedding, Sullivan asked McClinton to sign a prenuptial agreement. Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 The filing also pertains to their prenuptial agreement. Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 The pair were stated to have a prenuptial agreement in place. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prenuptial agreement 

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prenuptial agreement was in 1882

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prenuptial agreement

noun
pre·​nup·​tial agreement
prē-ˈnəp-shəl-, -chəl-

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