suicide clause

American  

[soo-uh-sahyd klawz] / ˈsu əˌsaɪd ˌklɔz /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of suicide clause

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

While a substantial number of Fine Gael members have misgivings about the suicide clause, Mr. Kenny has ruled out a free vote on the bill, which Parliament is expected to enact before the summer recess.

From New York Times

South Dakota lawmakers went a step further, including what one state official dubbed a “suicide clause” that automatically repeals the state law if the entire federal law is found unconstitutional.

From Washington Post

"Was it incontestible without the suicide clause?" asked Kennedy.

From Project Gutenberg