Category:Nuncupative

Nun*cu"pa*tive, a. Etym: [l. nuncupativus nominal: cf. F. Nuncupatif.]

1. Publicly or solemnly declaratory. [obs.]

2. Nominal; existing only in name. [obs.]

3. Oral; not written. Nuncupative will or testament, a will or Testament made by word of mouth only, before witnesses, as by a Soldier or seaman, and depending on oral testimony for proof. Blackstone.