nuncupation

noun

nun·​cu·​pa·​tion

plural -s

: an oral will

the dying seaman made a nuncupation in favor of his mother

Word History

Etymology

Latin nuncupation-, nuncupatio, from nuncupatus (past participle of nuncupare to name, declare) + -ion-, -io -ion

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