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decedent

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/

Definition of decedent

noun

US Law
  • a deceased person.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin decedent- 'dying', from the verb decedere (see decease)

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Definition of decedent in the US English dictionary

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