Post-Nup

Pronunciation: /poʊst-nʌp/

Definitions of post-nup

noun a colloquial term for a postnuptial agreement, a legal contract made after a couple gets married outlining the division of assets in the event of divorce or death

Example Sentences

A1 I heard my parents talking about a post-nup agreement.

A2 My friend's sister got a post-nup before getting married.

B1 They decided to sign a post-nup to protect their assets in case of divorce.

B2 The lawyer explained the importance of a post-nup in case of a future separation.

C1 The couple's post-nup included provisions for spousal support and property division.

C2 After much negotiation, they finally agreed on the terms of their post-nup agreement.

Examples of post-nup in a Sentence

formal The couple decided to sign a post-nup agreement to protect their assets in case of a divorce.

informal They finally got around to doing a post-nup after years of procrastination.

slang I heard they're getting a post-nup because they don't trust each other.

figurative Signing a post-nup felt like putting a safety net under their marriage.

Grammatical Forms of post-nup

• plural: post-nups
• comparative: more post-nup
• superlative: most post-nup
• present tense: post-nup
• future tense: will post-nup
• perfect tense: have post-nupped
• continuous tense: is post-nupping
• singular: post-nup
• positive degree: post-nup
• infinitive: to post-nup
• gerund: post-nupping
• participle: post-nupped

Origin and Evolution of post-nup

First Known Use: 1978 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'post-nup' is a shortened form of 'postnuptial agreement', which refers to a legal agreement made between spouses after they are married.

Evolution of the word: The use of 'post-nup' has become more common in recent years as postnuptial agreements have gained popularity as a way for married couples to address financial and other issues during their marriage.