Definition of "nuncupative" [nun•cu•pa•tive]

• Law Delivered orally to witnesses rather than written: a nuncupative will. (adjective)

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• "Well, now, this terrible affair may take place before I can make my arrangements; so I will, with your permission, make a nuncupative will -- I believe _nuncupative_ is the word, but I am not sure. ""
• ""It is true that under certain exceptional circumstances a man may make what is known as a nuncupative will.""
• "I have no joke here; I just like saying "nuncupative testament.""