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prenuptial Definition

pre·nup·tial (prē nup′s̸həl, -c̸həl)

adjective

  1. before a marriage or wedding
  2. Zool. before mating

Etymology: pre- + nuptial

prenuptial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • agreement: The law does, however, allow judges to take a prenuptial agreement into account in dividing the spoils of a defunct marriage.