n. Life insurance policies which are sold at a discount to the face amount, or death benefit, of people who have been medically determined to have life expectancies (L/E's) of less than two (2) years to live.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Things carried or taken along in traveling; baggage, especially military baggage; impedimenta.
Word Usage
"The whole concept of viaticals is uncomfortable to me -- it's like another form of predatory loan -- and I'm glad you tackled it."