nuncupative
adjUK, US /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/ · UK /ˈnʌŋkjʊpətɪv/
Etymology From Middle English nuncupatif, nuncupatife, from Middle French nuncupatif and its etymon Latin nuncupātīvus (“nominal”).
1
Oral; not written.
- a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof
2
Obsolete Publicly or solemnly declaratory.
3
Obsolete Nominal; existing only in name.
- Derived terms
- nuncupatively, nuncupative will