deceased

6 definitions • 7 examples

dead:

the recently deceased Member of Parliament

a person who has recently died:

The deceased shot her mother before killing herself.

Five of the deceased were employed by the club.

dead:

The paintings are by his deceased brother, Dan.

someone who has recently died:

There will be no service, at the deceased’s request.

dead:

A death certificate for the deceased owner of the property is required.

used in official documents as a way of referring to a person who has died:

Executors have the authority to administer the estate of the deceased.