deceased

Definition

No longer alive; dead.

Etymology

From decease + -ed, from Middle English deceas via Old French [Term?], from Latin dēcessus (“departure”), equivalent to dēced-, variation of dēcēdō, dēcēdere (“to go away”).

Example Sentences

• "1969, Monty Python, Dead Parrot Sketch That parrot is definitely deceased, and when I purchased it not 'alf an hour ago, you assured me that its total lack of movement was due to it bein' tired and shagged out following a prolonged squawk."
• "Publicity handouts from Dick's long-deceased record label would have us believe that he was born in Cleveland in 1952."
• "The executor's commission for winding up the deceased estate was 3.5%."