second death

adjective

Describing a joint life insurance policy that pays out in the event that both of the lives assured have died (not necessarily at the same time).

“A joint life second death term assurance contract.”

Meanings

adjectivesecond death (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebusinessDescribing a joint life insurance policy that pays out in the event that both of the lives assured have died (not necessarily at the same time).

    A joint life second death term assurance contract.

    Synonyms: last survivor

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveDescribing a joint life insurance policy that pays out in the event that both of the lives assured have died (not necessarily at the same time).

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APA

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“second death.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20death. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “second death,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20death.

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