Definition of Nuncupative

declared orally and not written

Examples of Nuncupative in a sentence

The sick man gave his nuncupative will on his deathbed, and his spoken words were later turned into a legal document.  🔊

As he lay dying on the ground, the soldier said that it was his nuncupative will for his wife to have all of his assets.  🔊

Although not legal in all states, some places allow for a dying person to give a nuncupative will orally instead of in writing.  🔊

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