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单词 nuncupative
释义

nuncupative

adjective

nun·​cu·​pa·​tive ˈnən-kyu̇-ˌpā-tiv How to pronounce nuncupative (audio)
ˈnəŋ-;
ˌnən-ˈkyü-pə- How to pronounce nuncupative (audio)
: not written : oral
a nuncupative will

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Nuncupative (from Latin nuncupare, meaning "to name") has been part of the English language since at least the 15th century, most typically appearing in legal contexts as a modifier of the noun will. The nuncupative will originated in Roman law, where it consisted of an oral declaration made in the presence of seven witnesses and later presented before a magistrate. Currently, nuncupative wills are allowed in some U.S. states in extreme circumstances, such as imminent peril of death from a terminal illness or from military or maritime service. Such wills are dictated orally but are usually required to be set down in writing within a statutorily specified time period, such as 30 days. Witnesses are required, though the number seven is no longer specified.

Synonyms

  • oral
  • spoken
  • unwritten
  • verbal
  • viva voce
  • word-of-mouth
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Example Sentences

the soldier left a nuncupative will that was witnessed by two of his comrades

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin nuncupativus, from Late Latin, so-called, from Latin nuncupatus, past participle of nuncupare to name, probably ultimately from nomen name + capere to take — more at name, heave entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

nuncupative

adjective

nun·​cu·​pa·​tive ˈnəŋ-kyə-ˌpā-tiv, nən-ˈkyü-pə-tiv How to pronounce nuncupative (audio)
: stated by spoken word

History and Etymology for nuncupative

Medieval Latin nuncupativus, from Late Latin, so-called, from Latin nuncupatus, past participle of nuncupare to name, probably ultimately from nomen name + capere to take

nuncupative

adjective

as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing the soldier left a nuncupative will that was witnessed by two of his comrades

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • oral
  • verbal
  • viva voce
  • spoken
  • unwritten
  • verbalized
  • word-of-mouth
  • consensual
  • articulated
  • implicit
  • said
  • informal
  • voiced
  • sounded
  • stated
  • told
  • pronounced
  • given

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • written
  • formal
  • explicit
  • paper
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