Demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/
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Definition
(noun) The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
Sentence Examples
He met his demise at the hands of a crowd of jealous husbands.
After the demise of Stalin, Korolev gained the support of the new leader, Nikita Khrushchev.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He met his ____ at the hands of a crowd of jealous husbands.