Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predecease
verb
/ˌpriː.dɪˈsiːs/
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Definition
To die before someone else, especially a family member.
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Examples
- Her father predeceased her when she was just a teenager.
- Many people make arrangements for their estate in case they predecease their spouse.
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Meaning
Predecease refers to the event of one person dying before another, which can often have implications in legal matters like inheritance.
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Synonyms
- die before
- precede in death
- pass away before