death benefit

• Somme d'argent versée aux bénéficiaires d'une personne décédée, généralement dans le cadre d'un contrat d'assurance vie ou d'un plan de retraite.

A sum of money paid to the beneficiaries of a deceased person, typically under a life insurance policy or pension plan.

1. Insurance payoutB2formal

   A sum of money paid to the beneficiary of a life insurance policy upon the death of the insured person.

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   • The widow received the death benefit from her husband's life insurance policy.
   • Death benefits are typically tax-free for the beneficiary.
   • He named his children as the primary recipients of the death benefit.