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decedent

[ dih-seed-nt ]

noun

Law.
  1. a deceased deceased person.


decedent

/ »åɪˈ²õ¾±Ë»åÉ™²Ô³Ù /

noun

  1. law a deceased person
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of decedent1

1590–1600; < Latin »åŧ³¦Å§»å±ð²Ô³Ù- (stem of »åŧ³¦Å§»åŧ²Ô²õ ) departing, withdrawing, present participle of »åŧ³¦Å§»å±ð°ù±ð. See decease, -ent
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of decedent1

C16: from Latin »åŧ³¦Å§»åŧ²Ô²õ departing; see decease
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Example Sentences

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“Due to the complexity of these methods and the process, it can take considerable time to confirm a decedent’s identity in these types of cases,†the medical examiner’s office said in a statement.

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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V will be the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who say they are direct decedents of the Prophet Muhammad.

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“Please also keep in mind, traditional means of identification such as fingerprinting and visual identification may not be available and will add more time for naming these decedents,†stated the medical examiner.

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“After this incident — and after learning that his pills killed the decedent — Collins continues to deal drugs openly and prolifically and advertises his drug dealing services on Instagram live video,†according to court records.

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Days after a human skull and bones washed ashore on a beach in Palos Verdes Estates, authorities are still trying to identify the decedent and the case of death, officials said.

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