postnuptial

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English

Etymology

From post- +‎ nuptial.

Adjective

postnuptial (not comparable)

  1. Subsequent to marriage.
    They made a postnuptial agreement regarding their bank account.
    • 1997 February 23, Bruce Felton, “Fastening Your Seat Belt For a Bumpy Marriage”, in The New York Times:
      In California, for example, one of nine "community property" states, any property acquired during your marriage will be divided evenly between you and your spouse after a divorce, if you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.

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