viatical

/vaɪˈætɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a viatical settlement, in which a terminally ill person sells their life insurance policy for a lump sum of cash.
    • The viatical industry helps patients access money while they are still alive.
    • She learned about viatical settlements from a financial advisor.
    • Viatical contracts must be carefully reviewed to protect the seller's interests.
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