Complete Definition of "decedent"

English

Etymology
From Latin decedens > decedentem, the present participle decedo|decedere "to depart, die".

Pronunciation
IPA|/dɪ�si:d�nt/

Noun
en-noun

#law (mainly US) A dead person.

See also
deceased

Category:Latin derivations

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