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Post-mortem

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

After death; an examination of a corpse.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

After death. A term generally applied to an autopsy or examination of a dead body, to ascertain the cause of death or to the inquisition for that purpose by the coroner. See Wehle v. United States Mut. Acc. Ass'n, 11 Misc. Rep. 36, 31 N. Y. Supp. 865; Stephens v. People, 4 Parker Cr. R. (N. Y.) 475.