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Survived by issue

Definition: Refers to the legal phrase commonly found in obituaries which indicates that the deceased person is survived by their children or descendants.

Example sentences:

1. John is survived by issue, including three sons and two daughters.
2. The obituary mentioned that the deceased is survived by their only living issue, their son Robert.

In popular usage:

In popular usage, "survived by issue" can also refer to any person who is survived by their children or descendants and is not strictly limited to obituary usage. It can serve as a legal expression in wills and estate documents as well.

Example sentences:

1. According to the will, the estate is to be divided equally among the surviving issue.
2. The deceased's lawyer ensured that the assets were transferred to the surviving issue in a smooth process.

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