Prenup: meaning, definitions and examples
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prenup
[ ˈpriːnʌp ]
legal agreement
A prenup, or prenuptial agreement, is a legal contract entered into by two people before they marry. It typically outlines the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or separation. Prenups can address issues such as property rights, spousal support, and obligations regarding debts, making them an essential tool for individuals with substantial assets or those entering a second marriage.
Synonyms
antenuptial agreement, marital contract, prenuptial agreement
Examples of usage
- They signed a prenup before their wedding.
- Having a prenup can save time and stress during a divorce.
- Most wealthy couples consider a prenup essential.
- The prenup detailed how to handle their joint investments.
Translations
Translations of the word "prenup" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pacto antenupcial
🇮🇳 पूर्व विवाह अनुबंध
🇩🇪 Ehevertrag
🇮🇩 perjanjian pranikah
🇺🇦 договори перед шлюбом
🇵🇱 intercyza
🇯🇵 婚前契約
🇫🇷 contrat de mariage
🇪🇸 contrato prenupcial
🇹🇷 evlilik öncesi sözleşme
🇰🇷 혼전 계약
🇸🇦 عقد قبل الزواج
🇨🇿 předmanželská smlouva
🇸🇰 predmanželská zmluva
🇨🇳 婚前协议
🇸🇮 predporočniški dogovor
🇮🇸 fyrirhugaður hjúskaparsamningur
🇰🇿 некеремдік келісім
🇬🇪 წინასაღები შეთანხმება
🇦🇿 nikahdan əvvəl müqavilə
🇲🇽 contrato prenupcial
Etymology
The term 'prenup' is derived from the longer phrase 'prenuptial agreement,' which combines 'pre-' from Latin meaning 'before' and 'nuptial,' also from Latin 'nuptialis' referring to marriage. The practice of creating such contracts dates back to ancient Rome, where marriages often involved arrangements to protect property and wealth. Prenups became more common in Western societies as personal wealth grew and the legal recognition of marriage evolved. In the 20th century, the rise of dual-income households and changing societal norms regarding marriage and divorce led to an increased acceptance of prenuptial agreements. Today, prenups are widely recognized as a pragmatic approach to managing financial expectations and protecting individual interests in a marriage.