postnuptial
Americanadjective
Pronunciation
See nuptial.
Other Word Forms
- postnuptially adverb
Etymology
Origin of postnuptial
Example Sentences
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If you don’t have a prenup, a postnuptial agreement could be useful now.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
Good to know: A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can outline which assets, accounts or debt should be treated as separate property.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2024
A spouse can agree to be disinherited in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, or they can “disclaim ,” or refuse, an inheritance so that it goes to other heirs.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2021
They include Mr. Hassan’s failed attempt to persuade Ms. Huynh to sign a so-called postnuptial agreement and his admission that he started a website in her name to publicize embarrassing information from her past.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021
The Sharp-tailed Sparrow has a complete pre-nuptial, as well as a complete postnuptial, molt.
From Comparative Breeding Behavior of Ammospiza caudacuta and A. maritima by Woolfenden, Glen E.
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