decedent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈsi:dənt/

[edit] Noun

decedent (plural decedents)

1. (law, mainly US) A dead person.

[edit] See also

• deceased