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exequatur

Syllabification: (ex·e·qua·tur)
Pronunciation: /ˌeksəˈkwātər/
Definition of exequatur

noun

  • an official recognition by a government of a consul, agent, or other representative of a foreign state, authorizing them to exercise the duties of office.

Origin:

early 17th century: Latin, literally 'let him or her perform'

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