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nuncupative

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpətɪv/

Definition of nuncupative

adjective

Law
  • (of a will or testament) declared orally as opposed to in writing, especially by a mortally wounded soldier or sailor.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from late Latin nuncupativus, from Latin nuncupat- 'named, declared', from the verb nuncupare

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