DECEDENT

decedent

Noun

  1. 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

Adjective

  1. Removing; departing.


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