"decedent" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 被继承人
• 死者（法律术语）

Definition

“Decedent” 指的是已经去世的人，尤其是在遗嘱、继承等法律事务中使用的术语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Decedent” 只在法律文件或继承相关讨论中使用，属于正式法律术语。日常交流一般不用这个词，而用“死者”或“去世的人”。

Examples

The lawyer read the decedent's will to the family.

律师向家属宣读了**被继承人**的遗嘱。

The property will go to the decedent's children.

财产将归**被继承人**的子女所有。

The court needs information about the decedent.

法庭需要**被继承人**的信息。

If the decedent had any debts, they must be paid before the estate is divided.

如果**被继承人**有债务，必须在分配遗产前偿还。

Only a spouse or child of the decedent can contest the will.

只有**被继承人**的配偶或子女可以对遗嘱提出异议。

The insurance company asked for proof that the decedent had a policy.

保险公司要求提供**被继承人**有保单的证明。