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nonmarital

/ˌnɑːnˈmær.ɪ.təl/
non · mar · i · tal

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1

Not relating to, involving, or occurring within a legal marriage.

Example

"The sociological study examined the legal rights of couples in long-term nonmarital relationships."


2

Designating property or assets acquired separately from a marriage and therefore not subject to division upon divorce.

Example

"Because the inheritance was kept in a separate account, the court classified it as nonmarital property."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmarital. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmarital
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