-plə̇ˌkat noun
or sup·pli·cate -kāt
( -s )
Etymology: supplicat from Latin, he makes supplication, 3d singular present indicative of supplicare; from the wording of the petition; supplicate from Medieval Latin supplicatus, from Latin supplicatus, past participle of supplicare
: supplication ; specifically : a formal written petition for a degree or for incorporation at an English university