Legal Definition and Related Resources of Post Mortem
Meaning of Post Mortem
An autopsy or examination of a dead body to ascertain the cause of death . Literally, the term means after death.
Post Mortem Alternative Definition
(Lat.) After death; as, an examination post mortem is an examination mad6 of a dead body to ascertain the cause of death; an inquisition post mortem is one made by the coroner.
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English Legal System: Post-Mortem
In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Post-Mortem : (autopsy, post-mortem (Latin: after death)
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The examination of a body after death in order to establish the cause of death. Autopsies are frequently requested by coroners (See inquest).
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