prenuptial

[ pree-nuhp-shuhl, ‐chuhl ]

adjective
  1. before marriage.

Origin of prenuptial

1
First recorded in 1865–70; pre- + nuptial

pronunciation note For prenuptial

See nuptial.

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British Dictionary definitions for prenuptial

prenuptial

/ (priːˈnʌpʃəl, -tʃəl) /


adjective
  1. occurring or existing before marriage: a prenuptial agreement

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