Occurring or agreed upon before a marriage takes place, especially referring to a legal agreement about money and property.
From Latin 'pre-' meaning before and 'nuptial' from 'nuptiae' meaning wedding. The term became common in English legal contexts in the 20th century to describe agreements signed before marriage.
Prenuptial agreements became famous in Hollywood culture, but they actually protect both partners by making expectations clear—like signing a friendship contract before moving in with a roommate.
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