last rites

American  

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. anointing of the sick.

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last rites British  

plural noun

1. Christianity religious rites prescribed for those close to death

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Etymology

Origin of last rites

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The time has come to read the Phillies their last rites.

From Los Angeles Times

They are also trying to build consensus around subjects such as the last rites of repatriated remains.

From BBC

Shawn Charlwood, chairman of the British Dental Association's general dental practice committee, said the report "reads like the last rites for NHS dentistry" and that "patients and this profession deserve some honesty here".

From BBC

“Prayers and the last rites were read, which gave comfort to his family,” the statement said.

From New York Times

"Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing," he added.

From BBC