PLACIT

Etymology

Noun

placit (plural placits)

(obsolete) A decree or determination; a dictum.

Source: Wiktionary


Plac"it, n. Etym: [L. placitum. See Plea.]

Definition: A decree or determination; a dictum. [Obs.] "The placits and opinions of other philosophers." Evelyn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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