captatio benevolentiae

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Italian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Latin captātiō benevolentiae (literally “seizing of the good will”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kapˈtat.t͡sjo be.ne.voˈlɛn.t͡sje/
  • Hyphenation: cap‧tà‧tio‧be‧ne‧vo‧lèn‧tiae

Phrase[edit]

captatio benevolentiae f (invariable)

  1. used rhetorically to seek to win someone's sympathy or support by showing respect

Further reading[edit]

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