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deceased

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːst/
formal or Law
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Definition of deceased

noun

(the deceased)
  • the recently dead person in question: the judge inferred that the deceased was confused as to the extent of his assets

adjective

  • recently dead:the deceased man’s family [postpositive]:the will of Christopher Smith deceased

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Definition of deceased in the US English dictionary
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