The term is defined in L.488 to L.492 (bis) of the Code of Military Disability Pensions and War Victims.

The words "Mort pour la France" are recorded on the death certificate.

French copyright law gives a special 30 years extension of copyright to creative artists declared "Mort pour la France" over the usual 70 years post mortem (article L.

[2][3][4][5] List of writers officially declared "Mort pour la France".

List of composers officially declared "Mort pour la France".