Term Life Insurance
/ˈtɜrm laɪf ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A life insurance policy providing coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period, paying a benefit only if the insured dies during the term.
She purchased term life insurance to cover financial obligations in case of premature death.
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- term life insurance
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Commentary
Term life insurance is distinct from whole life insurance in that it does not accumulate cash value and only provides death benefit within the specified term.
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