GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Defunct (dḗ‑fŭṉktˈ). a. [L. defunctus, p. p. of defungi to acquit one's self of, to perform, finish, depart, die; de + fungi to perform, discharge: cf. F. défunt. See Function.]
   1. Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased. “Defunct organs.” Shak.
   
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   The boar, defunct, lay tripped up, near. Byron.
   
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   2. No longer in effect or use; no longer operating; as, “a defunct business; a defunct law”.
   
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   Defunct, n. A dead person; one deceased.
   
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