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.
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.