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Decedent - What does it mean?

decedent | |

is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun decedent

is a dead person.

As an adjective decedent

is removing; departing.

decedent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal, chiefly, US) A dead person.
    • “A check of the nightstands revealed large amounts of prescription medication in the decedent ’s name,” the coroner’s notes said, according to TMZ.com. — The Herald Sun'', ''‘Dangerous drug mix’ likely killed Brittany'', ''New York Post , December 23, 2009 5:27AM

    See also

    * deceased

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Removing; departing.
    • (Ash)
    English terms derived from Latin ----

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.