living will

noun

Definition of living will

: a document in which the signer requests to be allowed to die rather than be kept alive by artificial means if disabled beyond a reasonable expectation of recovery — compare advance directive

Examples of living will in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unmarried people should put a priority on developing the traditional estate planning documents that don’t pertain to disposition of property: the health care proxy (or advance medical directive or living will) and financial power of attorney. — Bob Carlson, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021 Marla’s confrontation with Jennifer — a dot that a smart woman who studies human beings for a living will probably be able to connect, given time, to the survival of her erstwhile non-fiancé. — Devon Maloney, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2021 Those who enjoy urban living will have great options, and those who don’t want apartments in their backyard won’t have to worry. — Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Oct. 2021 This person can then help the team of doctors and others taking care of the patient in situations not specifically addressed by the living will. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Sep. 2021 Too bad the side plots — Kramer’s living will, Jerry and the bad tennis instructor — aren’t as inspired. — Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2021 The other most important documents are your health care proxy and/or living will. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 15 June 2021 Ultimately, Huawei users will get the most out of the MateView, but anyone who writes for a living will adore the 3:2 aspect ratio over typical 16:9. — Ben Sin, Forbes, 4 June 2021 For example, check into their Power of Attorney, health care proxy, living will, DNR (do not resuscitate notice), pooled trust, and more. — Noel Cody, Essence, 25 June 2021

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living will

noun

English Language Learners Definition of living will

: a document in which you say what medical decisions should be made if you become too sick or injured to make those decisions

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living will

noun

Medical Definition of living will

: a document in which the signer requests to be allowed to die rather than be kept alive by artificial means in the event of becoming disabled beyond a reasonable expectation of recovery — see advance directive

living will

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Legal Definition of living will

: a document in which the signer indicates preferences or directions for the administration and especially the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining medical treatment in the event of terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness — see also advance directive — compare health care power of attorney at power of attorney