Registration of Death
/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən əv dɛθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The official recording of a person's death by a governmental authority, establishing legal proof of the event.
The family had to complete the registration of death to settle the deceased's estate.
Forms
- registration of death
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Commentary
Registration of death is a critical civil registration process establishing legal recognition of death, necessary for estate, inheritance, and demographic purposes.
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