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Decease - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Decease is a formal term meaning the death of a person. It is often used in legal or medical contexts, such as in phrases like time of decease or cause of decease.

decease

/dɪˈsis/ /dɪˈsiːs/

Definition:

The act of dying or the state of being dead.

Synonyms:

death, demise, passing, expiration

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

birth, life

Common Collocations:

decease notice, decease certificate, decease rate

Derivatives:

deceased, deceasing

Usage Tips:

Use "decease" formally for legal or medical contexts; "death" is more common in everyday speech.

Common Phrases:

time of decease, cause of decease, after one's decease

Etymology:

From Old French "deces," Latin "decessus," meaning departure or death.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor recorded the patient’s decease in the medical report.
  • 2. Her sudden decease shocked everyone who knew her.
  • 3. The lawyer handled the estate after his client’s decease.
  • 4. The newspaper published a notice of his decease yesterday.

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