Decedent (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is no longer alive; "I wonder what the dead person would have done".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The family struggled to come to terms with the loss of the decedent, who had been the glue that held them together.
- The lawyer explained that the decedent's will would be read aloud at the funeral, as per their request.
- I often find myself wondering what the decedent would have done in this situation, as they always had a unique perspective.
- The decedent's estate was left to their children, who were still reeling from the loss of their parent.
- The police investigation into the decedent's death was ongoing, with many questions still unanswered.