Meaning of the word "antenuptial agreement" in English

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antenuptial agreement

US /ˌæn.tiˈnʌp.ʃəl əˈɡriː.mənt/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈnʌp.ʃəl əˈɡriː.mənt/

Noun

a contract entered into by a couple before marriage, civil union, or any other agreement prior to marriage, to specify how their assets will be divided in the event of divorce or death

Example:
They signed an antenuptial agreement to protect their individual assets.
An antenuptial agreement can prevent disputes over property in case of divorce.