NECROPHORE

Nec"ro*phore, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of beetles of the genus Necrophorus and allied genera; -- called also burying beetle, carrion beetle, sexton beetle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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