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obituary

/əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ noun B2
  1. A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
  2. A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.
  3. An announcement or description of the end of something. (figuratively)
  4. A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.

Plural obituaries

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