Decedens
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A decedent.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In old English law. Dying; a person dying; a deceased person.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from decedere, q. v.] A person dying; a deceased person; a decedent. Cum post mortem alicujus decedentis intestati; when after the death of a person dying intestate, Stat. Westm. 2, c. 19.