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wishes of a deceased person; dying wish
故人の遺志を継いで活動を続ける。
I continue the activities inheriting the deceased's wishes.
父の遺志に沿って会社を守った。
I protected the company in accordance with my father's dying wish.
遺志を尊重して寄付を行った。
Respecting the deceased's wishes, a donation was made.