disinterment

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Noun disinterment has 1 sense

exhumation, disinterment, digging up - the act of digging up something (especially a corpse) that has been buried
--₁ is a kind of deed, feat, effort, exploit

Derived form: verb disinter₁

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Disinterment

Definition: The act or process of digging up a buried body or removing it from a grave.

Examples

After extensive investigation, the authorities ordered the disinterment of the remains to conduct further analysis.
The disinterment of the historical figure's remains ignited a great deal of controversy among historians and archaeologists.
During the disinterment of the body, the forensic team carefully examined the skeletal remains for any signs of foul play.

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