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Non-Fiction

Freelancer

(2,107 posts) Thu Oct 18, 2018, 02:03 AM Oct 2018

I need help finding a word [View all]

I'm a bit stuck. This looks like a group that might be able to help.

I'm trying to find a word or succinct phrase that describes an action set in motion by a person's death. This action would be due to an instruction in a will. I'm not talking about bequeathing property, but rather a physical event like a party that's been prepaid for months or years, but waits to happen until right after the person dies.

Any suggestions?

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I need help finding a word [View all] Freelancer Oct 2018 OP

aa wake? nt msongs Oct 2018 #1

Not quite what I'm after - see next response - nt Freelancer Oct 2018 #3

"Posthumous". Maybe that word doesn't have the feel you want, for a party, though. No Vested Interest Oct 2018 #2

I'm looking for a word with a curious hook to it... Freelancer Oct 2018 #5

This is not an exact match, but your description reminded me of... Timer Oct 2018 #4

You read my mind as I was typing. Thanks. -nt Freelancer Oct 2018 #6

Is this going to be on the midterm? grantcart Oct 2018 #7

Like this ? eppur_se_muova Oct 2018 #8