requiescat in pace

/ˌrekwiˈɛskɑt ɪn ˈpɑtʃɛ/
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Definitions of requiescat in pace
  1. idiom
    rest in peace; abbreviated RIP and used to express the hope that the deceased person will experience peace after death
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