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disinter
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dis·in·ter  (dsn-tûr)
tr.v. dis·in·terred, dis·in·ter·ring, dis·in·ters
1. To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume.
2. To bring to public notice; disclose.

disin·terment n.

disinter
Verb
[-terring, -terred]
1. to dig up
2. to bring to light; expose
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Verb1.disinter - dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
dig up, excavate, turn up - find by digging in the ground; "I dug up an old box in the garden"


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The plan would allow next of kin to seek a judge's order allowing burials, disinterments and headstone placements, all forbidden since the 122-year-old cemetery came under state investigation in November 2005, an attorney close to the case said Tuesday.
Interments, disinterments, inurnments and the removal of ashes also are prohibited pending the outcome of the state investigation.
The mausoleums will remain closed, and visitors cannot perform burials, interments, disinterments, inurnments, removal of ashes and other permanent changes.
 
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