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decedent
/ dɪˈsiːdənt /
noun
- law a deceased person
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of decedent1
C16: from Latin dēcēdēns departing; see decease
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Example Sentences
The widow or children of any decedent are entitled to the same amount from his estate for her or their use.
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The phrators of the decedent in a body were the mourners, and the members of the opposite phratry conducted the ceremonies.
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The decedent left a son, but he was of another gens and consequently incapable of succeeding.
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Each party claimed a right to inherit the lands of the decedent, according to the laws.
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Outside of this little group of States, the decedent may be tucked away informally underground and no one be the wiser for it.
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