living will Meaning of "living will"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness

Usage(s):

  1. A PTI cover story explaining Living Will Resources: Here's a directory of websites to find out about the living will law in your state.
  2. He was pretty sure, but not certain, that he'd signed a living will.
  3. And if you don't want to fill out a living will, you don't have to.
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