NUNCUPATIVE

Etymology

Adjective

nuncupative (not comparable)

Oral; not written.

(obsolete) Publicly or solemnly declaratory.

(obsolete) Nominal; existing only in name.

Source: Wiktionary


Nun*cu"pa*tive, a. Etym: [L. nuncupativus nominal: cf. F. nuncupatif.]

1. Publicly or solemnly declaratory. [Obs.]

2. Nominal; existing only in name. [Obs.]

3. Oral; not written. Nuncupative will or testament, a will or testament made by word of mouth only, before witnesses, as by a soldier or seaman, and depending on oral testimony for proof. Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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