exhumation

/ɛkˌsʌmˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of digging up or removing a corpse or other remains from a grave, often for reburial or investigation.

“The police requested a court order for the exhumation of the body to conduct further forensic analysis.”

Synonyms

  • disinterment
  • unearthing

Antonyms

  • burial
  • reburial