decedent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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From Latin decedens, present active participle of decedere (“to depart, die”).

A._), the old custom of "watching" by the body of a decedent; wake. — The Spanish American Reader, Ernesto Nelson
Certificate is granted him for obtaining letter of administration on the said decedent's estate with his will aforesaid annexed in due form." — South American Fights and Fighters, and Other Tales of Adventure, Cyrus Townsend Brady
"Your Honor, defense and prosecution wish to enter the following stipulations: That the decedent was a practicing politician within the meaning of the Constitution, that he met his death in the manner stated in the coroner's report, and that he was killed by the defendant, Wilbur Whately." — Lone Star Planet, H. Beam Piper

dead person, dead soul, deceased person, deceased, departed

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