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demise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun demise has 1 sense
  1. death, dying, demise - the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes"
    --1 is a kind of end, ending
    --1 is a part of life, lifetime, lifespan
    --1 has particulars: grave

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Term: Demise


Part of Speech: Noun


Sense: Death or end of something

Definition: The demise refers to the death or end of someone or something.


Examples:
  1. The demise of the famous actor left his fans in shock.
  2. The closure of the factory led to the demise of the small town.

Sense: Transfer of property or title

Definition: Demise can also refer to the transfer of property or title, usually through inheritance or lease.


Examples:
  1. Upon his demise, his estate was divided among his children.
  2. The landlord agreed to a demise of the property for a period of five years.

Sense: Deposition or removal from office

Definition: Demise can also be used to describe the deposition or removal from office.


Examples:
  1. The president's demise resulted in a new election.
  2. Due to corruption charges, the mayor faced an untimely demise.

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