post-obit

[ pohst-oh-bit, -ob-it ]

adjective

1. effective after a particular person's death.

post-obit

/ -ˈɒbɪt; pəʊstˈəʊbɪt /

noun

1. Also calledpost-obit bond a bond given by a borrower, payable after the death of a specified person, esp one given to a moneylender by an expectant heir promising to repay when his interest falls into possession

adjective

1. taking effect after death

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-obit¹

First recorded in 1745–55, post-obit is from Latin post obitum “after death”

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-obit¹

C18: from Latin post obitum after death

Related Words

• posthumous