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exhumation

/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

exhumationnoun

exhumations

/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The exhumation of the ancient remains provided new insights into the burial practices of the time.

L’exhumation des restes anciens a fourni de nouveaux éclairages sur les pratiques funéraires de l’époque.

Additional translations

déterrementPlus général et moins courant que « exhumation » ; peut s’employer pour l’action de déterrer un corps ou un objet.

Synonyms

digging up

exhumationadjective

/ˌɛksjʊˈmeɪʃən/

/ˌɛɡzuˈmeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "exhumation order").

Additional translations

exhumatoireTerme rare, surtout dans un registre juridique ou technique.

Synonyms

exhumationnoun

The act of digging up something buried, especially a corpse.

The exhumation of the ancient remains provided new insights into the burial practices of the time.

The process of removing a body from the ground after burial, often for legal or medical examination.

The court ordered the exhumation of the body to gather more evidence for the ongoing investigation.

exhumationadjective

Relating to or intended for the act or process of exhumation.

The court issued an exhumation order to authorize the procedure.