decedent
adjective
1. Removing; departing.
noun
1. someone who is no longer alive
Similar word(s): deceased, departed
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
Sentences with decedent as a noun:
- “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