viatical

adj

1. Of or pertaining to a journey; viatic.
2. Of or pertaining to a life insurance policy held by someone who is dying, or to the sale of such a policy.

   “For example, it recommended allowing a controversial viatical insurance industry in the province. Viatical insurance involves the discounted sale of […]”

   “Under §101(g) (2), the payment by a viatical insurance provider in exchange for the sale or assignment of a portion of the policy's death benefit is ...”

   “NASAA itself has issued model viatical guidelines to promote strong and uniform regulation of these products.”

3. Growing by the roadside.