Disinter
/dɪsˈɪntər/
Definitions
- (v.) To dig up or remove a body from the ground, especially for legal or investigative purposes.
The court ordered the authorities to disinter the remains for further examination.
Forms
- disinters
- disinterred
- disinterring
Related terms
Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts involving the handling of human remains during investigations or disputes over burial rights.
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