expectative

Adjective

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expectative, a. [Cf. F. expectatif.].

Constituting an object of expectation; contingent. [1913 Webster]

Expectative grace, a mandate given by the pope or a prince appointing a successor to any benefice before it becomes vacant. Foxe.

expectative, n. [F. expectative, fr. expectatif expectant.].

Something in expectation; esp., an expectative grace. Milman. [1913 Webster]

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