"article of death" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} article of death
  1. The moment of death. Categories (topical): Death Derived forms: in the article of death Related terms: in articulo mortis
    Sense id: en-article_of_death-en-noun-O4Hk5JI~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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