Prenuptial
(adjective)
Relating to or made before marriage.
Origin:
From latin praenuptialis, from prae "before" + nuptialis "of marriage".
Examples:
- They signed a prenuptial agreement, specifying how their assets would be divided if they divorced.
- The prenuptial agreement was a necessary step for the couple to take before their marriage, as it protected their financial interests in case of a divorce.
- The couple decided to have a prenuptial agreement to ensure that their assets would be protected in the event of a divorce.
- The prenuptial agreement was drawn up by a lawyer and specified that the couple's assets would be divided equally in the event of a divorce.
- Many couples choose to have a prenuptial agreement to protect their financial interests in the event of a divorce.