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inofficious

[ in-uh-fish-uhs ]

adjective

, Law.
  1. being inconsistent with moral duty and natural affection.


inofficious

/ ˌɪnəˈfɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. contrary to moral obligation, as the disinheritance of a child by his parents

    an inofficious will

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌinofˈficiousness, noun
  • ˌinofˈficiously, adverb
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Other Words From

  • inof·ficious·ness in·of·fi·ci·os·i·ty [in-, uh, -fish-ee-, os, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inofficious1

From the Latin word inofficiōsus, dating back to 1595–1605. See in- 3, officious
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Example Sentences

There must be a plainly inofficious will; or a will wanting in natural affection and duty.

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