expectative
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adjective[edit]
expectative (comparative more expectative, superlative most expectative)
- Of or pertaining to an expectation.
- (canon law) Of or pertaining to the reversion of a benefice.
Derived terms[edit]
Noun[edit]
expectative (plural expectatives)
- (canon law) The anticipatory grant of an ecclesiastical benefice, not vacant at the moment but which will become so, regularly, on the death of its present incumbent.
French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ɛk.spɛk.ta.tiv/
Audio: (file) - Homophone: expectatives
Adjective[edit]
expectative