Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Posthumously

👉 In the context of a legal or historical context, "posthumously" refers to actions that were taken after someone's death. It implies that these actions occurred in the absence of any formal legal proceeding or formal documentation. For example, if someone dies suddenly and leaves behind a will, it is likely that they made their wishes known through letters or other means, but those letters are not legally binding until they reach the person who died (the "posthumous" beneficiary). Similarly, in many

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