posthumément

Posthumément is a French adverb meaning "after death" or "in a posthumous manner." It describes actions, recognitions, or events that occur after a person's death, such as publications, awards, or honors granted to someone posthumously.

Etymology: The word derives from posthume, an adjective formed from Latin posthumus, from post "after" + humus "ground" (burial). The English equivalent is posthumously.

Usage: In culture and academia, works published after an author's death are described as posthumous—examples include a posthumous novel or poetry collection, a posthumous music release, or a scientific paper published after the author's death. The term is also used for awards or recognitions granted after death and appears in bibliographic and biographical writing.

Legal and practical notes: Copyright and moral rights influence posthumous publications. In many jurisdictions, control of a deceased author's works and the receipt of royalties pass to heirs or executors, while moral rights may endure beyond death. Publishers may complete, edit, or curate unfinished manuscripts for posthumous release, subject to applicable rights and agreements.