Legal Definitions - prenuptial gift

Definition: A gift of property from one spouse to another before marriage.

Example: John gives his fiancé, Jane, a diamond necklace as a prenuptial gift before they get married.

Explanation: A prenuptial gift is a gift given by one spouse to another before they get married. In some states, prenuptial gifts are made to preserve the property's classification as separate property. For example, if John gives Jane a diamond necklace before they get married, it will be considered her separate property in case of a divorce.