Death Certificate
/ˈdɛθ səˌtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document issued by a governmental authority certifying the fact, date, and cause of a person's death.
The family obtained a death certificate to settle the decedent's estate.
Forms
- death certificate
- death certificates
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Commentary
Death certificates are critical in probate and inheritance proceedings; accuracy in cause and date of death is essential for legal and medical purposes.
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