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adminicle

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪk(ə)l/
Definition of adminicle

noun

Scots Law
  • a document giving evidence as to the existence or contents of another, missing document.

Derivatives

adminicular

Pronunciation: /admɪˈnɪkjʊlə/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin adminiculum 'prop, support'

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