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decedent

Syllabification: (de·ce·dent)
Pronunciation: /diˈsēdnt/

Definition of decedent

noun

Law
  • a person who has died:to make sure the decedent’s property passes to his children

Origin:

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

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