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advance directive

noun

  1. a living will or durable power of attorney in which a person states their wishes regarding medical treatment in the event of mental incompetency or an inability to communicate.

advance directive

noun

  1. See living will
    another name for living will

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Word History and Origins

Origin of advance directive1

First recorded in 1980–85

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Example Sentences

To be air tight, you need something called an “Advance Directive.”

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