next of kin
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next of kin
noun
1.
a person's nearest relative or relatives: The newspaper did not publish the names of casualties until the next of kin had been notified.
2.
Law. the nearest relative or relatives who share in the estate of a person who dies intestate.
Origin:
1760–70
1760–70
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| next of kin | |
| —n | |
| a person's closest relative or relatives | |
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Example sentences
The investigating unit supervisor is responsible for notification of the next of kin for all other incidents.
Officials are withholding the officer's name pending notification of next of kin.
Generally, when someone is in critical condition or deceased, it is the hospital or police who notifies next of kin.
These diagnostic tests are conducted after release of the body to the next of kin.
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