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单词 post-obit
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Definition of post-obit in English:

post-obit

adjective ˈɒbɪtˈəʊbɪtˌpōstˈōbət
archaic
  • Taking effect after death.

    〈古〉死后生效的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He revealed he was the purchaser but was only prepared to re-sell the legacy if Crewe made a post-obit bond to pay him £1,800 after the death of Crewe's father.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin post obitum, from post 'after' + obitus 'decease' (from obire 'to die').

Definition of post-obit in US English:

post-obit

adjectiveˌpōstˈōbət
archaic
  • Taking effect after death.

    〈古〉死后生效的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He revealed he was the purchaser but was only prepared to re-sell the legacy if Crewe made a post-obit bond to pay him £1,800 after the death of Crewe's father.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin post obitum, from post ‘after’ + obitus ‘decease’ (from obire ‘to die’).

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