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Decease

/dɪˈsiːs/noun / verb
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Decease refers to the act of dying or the permanent end of life, often used in formal, legal, or official contexts to denote a person's death with a sense of dignity and respect. This term adds a layer of euphemism in modern usage, softening the harshness of words like 'death' while highlighting its role in estate planning, obituaries, and medical records.

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