Definitions for exhumation
ex·huma·tion

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1. exhumation, disinterment, digging upnoun

   the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried

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1. exhumationnoun

   The act of digging up that which has been buried.

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1. exhumation

   Burial, also known as interment or inhumation, is a method of final disposition whereby a dead body is placed into the ground, sometimes with objects. This is usually accomplished by excavating a pit or trench, placing the deceased and objects in it, and covering it over. A funeral is a ceremony that accompanies the final disposition. Humans have been burying their dead since shortly after the origin of the species. Burial is often seen as indicating respect for the dead. It has been used to prevent the odor of decay, to give family members closure and prevent them from witnessing the decomposition of their loved ones, and in many cultures it has been seen as a necessary step for the deceased to enter the afterlife or to give back to the cycle of life. Methods of burial may be heavily ritualized and can include natural burial (sometimes called "green burial"); embalming or mummification; and the use of containers for the dead, such as shrouds, coffins, grave liners, and burial vaults, all of which can retard decomposition of the body. Sometimes objects or grave goods are buried with the body, which may be dressed in fancy or ceremonial garb. Depending on the culture, the way the body is positioned may have great significance. The location of the burial may be determined by taking into account concerns surrounding health and sanitation, religious concerns, and cultural practices. Some cultures keep the dead close to provide guidance to the living, while others "banish" them by locating burial grounds at a distance from inhabited areas. Some religions consecrate special ground to bury the dead, and some families build private family cemeteries. Most modern cultures document the location of graves with headstones, which may be inscribed with information and tributes to the deceased. However, some people are buried in anonymous or secret graves for various reasons. Sometimes multiple bodies are buried in a single grave either by choice (as in the case of married couples), due to space concerns, or in the case of mass graves as a way to deal with many bodies at once. Alternatives to burial include cremation (and subsequent interment), burial at sea and cryopreservation. Some human cultures may bury the remains of beloved animals. Humans are not the only species to bury their dead; the practice has been observed in chimpanzees, elephants, and possibly dogs.

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1. exhumation

   Exhumation refers to the act of digging up and removing something, specifically a body from the ground, from a grave or burial site, often for further investigation, reburial or medical examination. It is typically conducted by legal authorities, archaeologists, or medical practitioners under specific regulations and procedures.

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1. Exhumationnoun

   the act of exhuming that which has been buried; as, the exhumation of a body

2. Etymology: [Cf. LL. exhumatio, F. exhumation.]

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1. Exhumation

   Removal of a dead body from the earth after burial.

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How to pronounce exhumation?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exhumation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exhumation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of exhumation in a Sentence

1. Victor Fernandez:

   A judge ordered the mayor's office to temporarily suspend the exhumation of the cadavers ... while he decides on an injunction we presented on behalf of the villagers, as we understand it, the exhumations have stopped.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=exhumation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exhumation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exhumation
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhumation