Rest-in-peace Definition

verb

A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

May the souls of the recently departed rest in peace.
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(euphemistic) To have passed away, or died.
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Origin of Rest-in-peace

  • A calque of Latin requiescat in pace.

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Rest-in-peace Sentence Examples

  • And let perpetual light shine upon them; May they rest in peace.

  • But old Adolph could rest in peace beneath the crabgrass in Pine Grove Cemetery, content in the knowledge that his handiwork had held up well while more than quadrupling in value.

  • For a dear grandma who will be sadly missed by all, reunited with Grandad, may you both rest in peace.

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