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Term: NUNCUPATIVE
Definition: Nuncupative means something that is said out loud instead of being written down. It comes from a Latin word that means "to name."
Definition: Stated by spoken word; declared orally.
Example: A dying person's verbal will is considered nuncupative.
Explanation: When a person is on their deathbed and verbally declares their last wishes, it is considered a nuncupative will. This type of will is only valid in certain circumstances and is not as legally binding as a written will. The example illustrates how the term nuncupative is used to describe something that is spoken rather than written or recorded.