Legal Definitions - leave no issue

Definition: To die without any surviving child or other descendant. The spouse of a deceased child is usually not considered issue.

Example: John passed away without any children or grandchildren. He left behind his wife, but she is not considered his issue.

This term is used in legal contexts to determine inheritance and estate distribution. If a person dies without any surviving descendants, their estate may be distributed to other family members or beneficiaries according to their will or state laws.