life annuity: Meaning and Definition of

life' annu"ity

Pronunciation: [key]
— Insurance. Insurance.
  1. any annuity that is contingent upon the survival of the annuitant or annuitants, esp. an annuity that terminates with the death of a single annuitant.
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