right of sepulchre

noun

The common law doctrine that human remains must be left undisturbed in their place of deposition.

Meanings

nounright of sepulchre (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe common law doctrine that human remains must be left undisturbed in their place of deposition.

Translations

Finnish hautarauha
  • hautarauhadoctrine
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Chicago

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