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postnuptial

American  
[pohst-nuhp-shuhl, -chuhl] / poʊstˈnʌp ʃəl, -tʃəl /

adjective

  1. subsequent to marriage.

    postnuptial adjustments.


Pronunciation

See nuptial.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of postnuptial

First recorded in 1800–10; post- + nuptial

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

Another way to help her feel more secure is getting a postnuptial agreement.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2021

For birds undergoing postnuptial or postjuvenal molt, the degree of advancement of the molt is indicated by the numbers of primaries and rectrices that are new or partly ensheathed.

From Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula by Erwin E. Klaas

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