posthumously

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  1. After one's death; especially, after an author's death. The third [edition], however, appeared posthumously. Science, III. 390.

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  • My father was given his title posthumously, you know. —  Hobb, Robin - The Soldier Son 01 - Shaman's Crossing (v2.0)
  • The last (and only) time an actor has won an Oscar posthumously -- —  Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider
  • The nation honoured this brave hero by bestowing upon him the 'Ashok Chakra' posthumously, the country's highest peace time gallantry award on 26th January 2008, at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
  • Michael P. Murphy's actions in June, 2005 earned him, posthumously, the nation's highest military award. —  UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World
  • DNA evidence -- posthumously exonerating some, clearing others waiting to die - has been a big factor in waning enthusiasm for the ultimate sanction. —  CounterPunch
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