NUNCUPATIVE


Meaning of NUNCUPATIVE in English

[ 'nʌŋkjʊˌpətɪv ]

■ adjective Law (of a will or testament) declared orally, especially by a mortally wounded soldier or sailor.

Origin

C16: from late L. nuncupativus , from L. nuncupat- , nuncupare 'declare'.

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