advance directive


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

Origin of advance directive

1
First recorded in 1980–85

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advance directive

noun
  1. another name for living will

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