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mort naturelle
/mɔʁ na.ty.ʁɛl/
natural death
Le médecin a conclu à une mort naturelle.
The doctor concluded it was a natural death.
formal
The death of a person due to natural causes, such as illness or old age, without external violence or intervention.
L'autopsie a révélé qu'il s'agissait d'une mort naturelle.
The autopsy revealed it was a natural death.
La mort naturelle est souvent liée à des maladies chroniques.
Natural death is often linked to chronic illnesses.
This term is commonly used in medical and legal contexts to distinguish from unnatural or violent deaths.
Collocations
cause de mort naturellecause of natural deathcertificat de mort naturellecertificate of natural death
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Legal Context
In legal documents, 'mort naturelle' is often used to clarify the absence of criminal intent or negligence in a death.
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Medical vs. Legal Use
While 'mort naturelle' is used in both medical and legal contexts, its legal implications are more significant, as it can affect investigations and insurance claims.
Word Origin
Derived from 'mort' (death) and 'naturelle' (natural), reflecting the distinction between deaths caused by natural processes and those resulting from external factors.
Usage Notes
In legal and medical contexts, 'mort naturelle' is used to specify that no foul play or external intervention was involved in the death.
Word Breakdown
mort
death
rootnaturelle
natural
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