Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predecease
verb
/ˌpriː.dɪˈsiːs/
Definition
To die before someone else.
Examples
- If a parent predeceases their child, the child may inherit the parent’s estate.
- He predeceased his wife, leaving her a significant amount in his will.
Meaning
The term refers to the event of passing away prior to another individual, often used in legal contexts regarding inheritance aspects.
Synonyms
- Die before
- Pass away first
- Depart before
