advance directive

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noun

a living will or durable power of attorney in which a person states his or her wishes regarding medical treatment in the event of mental incompetency or an inability to communicate.

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Origin of advance directive

First recorded in 1980–85

Words nearby advance directive

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How to use advance directive in a sentence

And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
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All the slots for arrivals and departures are allocated months in advance.
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This can also be prepared a few days in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge.
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We may never know the full amount that the Kochs or other outside spenders donate to advance anti-union legislation.
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Admission is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.
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Done, says he, why let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing.
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One adorable smile she gave him, and before he could advance to hold the door for her, she had opened it and passed out.
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So strained became the relations between them, that for the last part of the advance they no longer met at meals.
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The rebels wished to advance from Lutao, but were kept back by the fire from the gunboat Maria Cristina.
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One, a man of distinguished looks and military bearing, was a little in advance of the other two.
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British Dictionary definitions for advance directive

advance directive

noun

another name for living will

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