death benefit

noun

1. the amount of money to be paid under the terms of an insurance policy to the designated beneficiary upon the death of the insured.

Word History and Origins

Origin of death benefit¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

His mother almost certainly will have the death benefit by then, thanks to a charity, if not the government.

From The Daily Beast

These dues assure to her, while she remains in the store's employ, a weekly benefit in case of illness, and a death benefit.

From Project Gutenberg

These sums have continued for a year, and in case of death, a death benefit has been paid from this fund.

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These societies substitute fraternal insurance for the sick and death benefit.

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The death benefit in the Carpenters' union was graded in such a way as to offer an additional incentive to retain membership.

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The mutual insurance association instituted by the first convention paid a disability benefit equal to the death benefit.

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