Legal Definitions - mors naturalis

mors naturalis

Mors naturalis refers to the natural process of dying, which occurs due to old age or illness. It is the opposite of death caused by external factors such as accidents or violence.

• An elderly person passing away peacefully in their sleep is an example of mors naturalis.
• A person dying from a terminal illness is also an example of mors naturalis.

These examples illustrate mors naturalis because they both involve the natural process of dying due to old age or illness. In both cases, the person's body has reached the end of its natural lifespan and is no longer able to sustain life.