expectative

adj, noun — 4 senses

expectative

adj

Etymology From expect + -ative?

Of or pertaining to an expectation.

Of or pertaining to the reversion of a benefice.

Derived terms: expectative grace

expectative

noun

Etymology From expect + -ative?

The anticipatory grant of an ecclesiastical benefice, not vacant at the moment but which will become so, regularly, on the death of its present incumbent.

An expectation.

Non-native speakers' English

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