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Definition of prenup

prenup

/ˈpriːnʌp/
pre · nup
Plural:prenups
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Adjective:prenuptial
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• noun

1

A written legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage or civil union that specifies how their assets, debts, and property rights will be divided in the event of divorce or death.

Example

"Because both partners owned successful businesses, their attorneys advised them to sign a prenup before the wedding."

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• Rhymes for prenup

• Nearby Words

premonition
prenatal
prenatally
prenup
prenuptial
preoccupation
preoccupied

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of the legal term 'prenuptial agreement,' ultimately from Latin 'prae-' (before) and 'nuptiae' (marriage or wedding).

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