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fatality

/fætˈælɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does fatality mean?

noun

The state of being dead or killed, especially as a result of an accident or violent act. A person or thing that causes death or destruction.

Example

"The high speed of the car contributed to the fatality of the accident."

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