suicide clause

[ soo-uh-sahyd klawz ]

noun

1. a clause in a life-insurance policy stating that the insurer is required to pay only the reserve or the total premiums paid if the policyholder should die by suicide within a stated period.

Word History and Origins

Origin of suicide clause¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The policies were new and the suicide clause let the companies out.

From Project Gutenberg

If an insurance policy contains a suicide clause, and the insured commits suicide while insane, is the policy enforceable?

From Project Gutenberg