Decedent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈsiːdÉ™nt/
• US IPA: /dɪˈsi.dÉ™nt/

Origin

From Latin decedens, present active participle of decedere ("to depart, die").

Full definition of decedent

Noun

1. (legal, chiefly US) 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.----