whole-life

English

whole-life (not comparable)

(insurance) Relating to life insurance cover that does not expire after a fixed term but rather lasts until the covered person's death.
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.
Relating to a prison sentence lasting for the rest of the prisoner's life.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see whole,‎ life.