disinterment
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜrmənt/
noun
- The act of digging up a dead body from a grave.
- A court order was required for the disinterment of the body as part of the investigation.
- The family opposed the disinterment of their ancestor from the old cemetery.
- The disinterment of the ancient king's remains was carefully documented by archaeologists.
- The act of bringing something hidden or forgotten back to light.
- The documentary focused on the disinterment of forgotten folk songs from the region.
- The historian's research led to the disinterment of long-lost letters from the war.
- The disinterment of old family secrets caused tension at the reunion.
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