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decedent Definition

de·cedent (dē sēd′'nt, di-)

noun

Law a deceased person

Etymology: L decedens, prp. of decedere: see decease

decedent Law Definition

n

A person who has died; the term is usually used in trusts and estates and personal injury  matters.

Browse dictionary entries near decedent

  1. ‹ deceased
  2. ‹ decease
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  5. ‹ decaying
  6. ‹ decayed
  7. ‹ decay
  8. ‹ Decatur
  9. ‹ decathlon
  10. ‹ decathlete
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