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(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
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The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
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Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
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(countable) A living individual; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
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Existence.
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A period of time during which something has existence.
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Animation; spirit; vivacity.
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A biography.
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Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
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An opportunity for existence.
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(uncountable, insurance) The life insurance industry.
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(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).