Legal Definitions - nuncupate

Definition: To give a name or title to something or someone, to make a public declaration or vow, to speak out loud a will, or to dedicate or inscribe a work.

• When a baby is born, their parents nuncupate them by giving them a name.
• During a wedding ceremony, the couple nuncupates their love and commitment to each other.
• Before passing away, a person may nuncupate their last wishes and will to their family.
• An artist may nuncupate their artwork by dedicating it to someone or inscribing a message on it.

The examples illustrate how nuncupate can be used in different contexts, such as personal, legal, or artistic. It involves making a public declaration or giving a name or title to something or someone.