prenuptial agreement

noun

ˈprē-ˌnəp 

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

Examples of prenuptial agreement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless of the prenuptial agreement’s details, Bezos’ upcoming wedding is no small feat. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025

The pair, who kept their relationship private, reportedly did not have a prenuptial agreement. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025

The couple does not have a prenuptial agreement, and spousal support is not needed. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 May 2025

But in this case, not having a prenuptial agreement was strategically in billionaire Geffen’s best interests. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prenuptial agreement

• disagreement

Legal Definition

prenuptial agreement

noun

pre·​nup·​tial agreement

prē-ˈnəp-shəl-, -chəl-

: antenuptial agreement