whole-life

English

Adjective

whole-life (not comparable)

  1. (insurance) Relating to life insurance cover that is paid out only on the death of the insured.
  2. Relating to the full life of an asset.
    • 2020 October 21, “Network News: Rail Technical Strategy sets out Network Rail's service targets”, in Rail, page 19:
      Under more reliable infrastructure, the strategy calls for improved reliability of existing systems, safe and rapid inspection and repair, and improved reliability, availability and whole-life costs for new assets.
  3. Relating to a prison sentence lasting for the rest of the prisoner's life.

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