as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing the soldier left a nuncupative will that was witnessed by two of his comrades

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Adjective
  • To create a more human-like microbiome in the guts of mice, the team induced nine of these bacterial species through oral gavage.
    Jay Kakade July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2025
  • Hippler is set to hear oral arguments on Thursday, July 17.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, The Hollywood Reporter alleged that the actor didn’t have a deal in place; only a verbal agreement with the studio for future projects.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • James Pabst, 25, did not comply with verbal commands and the standoff ensued.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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“Nuncupative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuncupative. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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