postnuptial

[ pohst-nuhp-shuhl, -chuhl ]

adjective

1. subsequent to marriage:

   postnuptial adjustments.

Pronunciation Note

See nuptial.

Other Words From

• post·nuptial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of postnuptial¹

First recorded in 1800–10; post- + nuptial

Example Sentences

He said she had been upset about a meeting she had with a lawyer over a potential postnuptial agreement, and described her following him around the house, screaming obscenities and “hammering me with brutal words.”

From New York Times

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

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

The former "One Tree Hill" star requested that the Tennessee court uphold a postnuptial agreement the two had in place after tying the knot.

From Fox News

Kramer requested that the Tennessee court uphold a postnuptial agreement the two had in place after tying the knot.

From Fox News