Quasi property rights of a human body

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004077",
  "term": "Quasi property rights of a human body",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal concept acknowledging certain interests in a deceased human body, falling short of full ownership but granting rights to next of kin for purposes such as burial, cremation, or scientific study. These rights are primarily for possession and disposition, not for commercial exploitation. The legal framework varies by jurisdiction, with some states recognizing a limited property interest for specific purposes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/quasi-property-rights-of-a-human-body/"
}