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Decease

usgb/dɪˈsiːs/Volume
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Solemn Tone

Used to discuss death with respect and seriousness, often in formal situations.

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The family announced his decease with great sorrow.
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Euphemistic Usage

'Decease' is a gentler way of referring to someone's death, used to soften the harshness.

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After a long battle with illness, he met his decease last night.
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Formal Documents

Commonly used in legal, medical, or official records to denote death.

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The certificate recorded the time of decease at 3:00 am.
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