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predecease
[pree-di-sees]
verb (used with object)
predeceased, predeceasing
to die before (another person, the occurrence of an event, etc.).
predecease
/ ˌpriːdɪˈsiːs /
verb
to die before (some other person)
noun
rare, earlier death
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Word History and Origins
Origin of predecease1
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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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If you predecease your wife or if she predeceases you, you/she will receive a step-up in basis on some/all of your investments.
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He was predeceased by his son Tom and sister Sherry.
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He is predeceased by his mother Irene Molnar, father John Molnar, and brother Jack Molnar.
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At least one of her sons predeceased her.
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