predecease

American  

[pree-di-sees] / ˌpri dɪˈsis /

verb (used with object)

predeceased, predeceasing

1. to die before (another person, the occurrence of an event, etc.).

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predecease British  

/ ˌpriːdɪˈsiːs /

verb

1. to die before (some other person)

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noun

1. rare earlier death

Etymology

Origin of predecease

First recorded in 1585–95; pre- + decease

Example Sentences

He has drawn up a trust that would allow me to live in the house for five years if he predeceases me.

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If, heaven forbid, your daughter predeceases you, without contingent beneficiaries, your accounts could revert to your estate, go through probate and/or be distributed per intestacy law in your state.

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The longer you wait, the more she could get as your widow should you predecease her in the future.

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That raises other issues: Will the loan be forgiven upon her death, assuming you predecease your mom?

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If your husband does predecease you, you would also be entitled to 100% of his Social Security amount.

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