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to exhume
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to dig out a corpse from the ground, especially from a grave, for examination, reburial, or other purposes
Example
Forensic experts may exhume a body to conduct further investigations.
Anthropologists sometimes exhume remains to study ancient populations.
Historians may choose to exhume historical figures for scientific analysis.
Exhuming graves may be necessary in cases of suspected foul play.
In legal cases, a court order might be required to exhume a deceased person.