noun
- the acts of digging up and removing bodies or remains from graves
Usage: plural form of exhumation
Examples
- The court ordered exhumations of several victims to gather new evidence.
- Archaeological exhumations revealed ancient burial practices.
- The cemetery required special permits for all exhumations.
- Multiple exhumations were conducted during the investigation.
- The family requested exhumations to move their ancestors to a new plot.
- Legal exhumations must follow strict health and safety protocols.