post-obit

[ pohst-oh-bit, -ob-it ]
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adjective
  1. effective after a particular person's death.

Origin of post-obit

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First recorded in 1745–55, post-obit is from Latin post obitum “after death”

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British Dictionary definitions for post-obit

post-obit

/ (pəʊstˈəʊbɪt, -ˈɒbɪt) mainly law /


noun
  1. Also called: post-obit bond a bond given by a borrower, payable after the death of a specified person, esp one given to a moneylender by an expectant heir promising to repay when his interest falls into possession

adjective
  1. taking effect after death

Origin of post-obit

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C18: from Latin post obitum after death

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