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Nuncupative

//ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Oral; not written. not-comparable

    "a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof"

  2. 2
    Publicly or solemnly declaratory. not-comparable, obsolete
  3. 3
    Nominal; existing only in name. not-comparable, obsolete

Etymology

From Middle English nuncupatif, nuncupatife, from Middle French nuncupatif and its etymon Latin nuncupātīvus (“nominal”).

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