Survivor Benefit
/sərˈvaɪvər ˈbɛnəfɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment or entitlement provided to the survivors of a deceased person, typically under a pension plan, insurance policy, or government program.
The widow received a survivor benefit from her late husband's retirement plan.
Forms
- survivor benefit
- survivor benefits
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Commentary
Survivor benefits often arise in contexts of employee benefits and social security; precision in eligibility and duration terms is crucial in drafting.
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