Marriage Settlement (Noun)
Meaning
A prenuptial agreement or contract.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The couple drafted a marriage settlement that protected the husband's family business in the event of a divorce.
- A marriage settlement can help alleviate concerns about financial security before the wedding.
- The wealthy heiress insisted on a marriage settlement before marrying her boyfriend of three years.
- As part of their marriage settlement, the couple agreed to maintain separate bank accounts and divide their assets equally.
- Their marriage settlement outlined specific guidelines for property division and spousal support in case the marriage ended in divorce.