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exhumation

/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

exhumationnoun

exhumations

/ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

The exhumation of the ancient tomb revealed many artifacts.

Экспертиза древней гробницы выявила множество артефактов.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

digging up

exhumationadjective

/ˌɛksjʊˈmeɪʃən/

/ˌɛɡzuˈmeɪʃən/

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

Definitions

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

The court issued an exhumation order to authorize the procedure.

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