prenuptial
pronunciation
How to pronounce prenuptial in British English:
UK [prɪ(:)'nʌpʃəl]
How to pronounce prenuptial in American English:
US [pri'nʌpʃəl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to events before a marriage
Word Origin
- prenuptial (adj.)
- 1826, from pre- + nuptial. Prenuptial agreement first recorded 1833.
Example
- 1. The couple signed a prenuptial agreement , reported nymag.com .
- 2. The reluctance of lovers to discuss prenuptial agreements is understandable .
- 3. Increased use of prenuptial agreements sounds as though it means yet more lucrative work for lawyers .
- 4. Dutch notarissen are responsible for 80 types of documents , like prenuptial agreements and wills .
- 5. In most states , judges will enforce prenuptial agreements ( but they often won 't in alaska ) .