decedent

noun

de·​ce·​dent di-ˈsē-dᵊnt How to pronounce decedent (audio)
law
: a person who is no longer living : a deceased person
the estate of the decedent

Examples of decedent in a Sentence

a tax on the estate of the decedent
Recent Examples on the Web This means the decedent had the power to revoke or reacquire the trust assets. Ashley Case, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Additionally, some documents may be needed for non-tax reasons, such as insurance claims or handling a decedent’s estate. Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 When thinking about a will or bequests to family and charities, most people will seek an outcome that all beneficiaries will accept as fair and in character with the decedent’s character. James Lange, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Federal Estate Tax Exclusion The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person or $27,980,000 per married couple. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decedent 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin decedent-, decedens, present participle of decedere — see decease

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decedent was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Decedent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decedent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

decedent

noun
de·​ce·​dent di-ˈsēd-ᵊnt How to pronounce decedent (audio)
: a deceased person
used chiefly in law

Medical Definition

decedent

noun
de·​ce·​dent di-ˈsēd-ᵊnt How to pronounce decedent (audio)
: a deceased person
used chiefly in law

Legal Definition

decedent

noun
de·​ce·​dent di-ˈsēd-ᵊnt How to pronounce decedent (audio)
: a deceased person
the estate of the decedent
Etymology

Latin decedent-, decedens, present participle of decedere to depart, die

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