Antenuptial Contract in United States

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A contract (in U.S. law) made before marriage. The property rights of the prospective husband or wife can be determined by contract. For example, there have been instances where a wife has given up all right to any portion of the estate of her husband by signing an antenuptial contract.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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