advance directive
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.
Nearby words
aduwa, adv., advaita, advance, advance corporation tax, advance directive, advance fee, advance guard, advance man, advance notice, advance poll
Origin of advance directive
First recorded in 1980–85
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