placet

American  

[pley-sit] / ˈpleɪ sɪt /

noun

1. an expression or vote of assent or sanction, indicated by the use of the Latin word placet (it pleases).

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placet British  

/ ˈpleɪsɛt /

noun

1. a vote or expression of assent by saying the word placet

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Etymology

Origin of placet

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

And great placet meet wealthy potential customers, of course.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2016

When his name was called, he answered with a firm non placet, thereby assuring himself a footnote in the history of the church.

From Time Magazine Archive

The question of infallibility was put to the Council and 535 voted placet; 2 voted non placet.

From Time Magazine Archive

The question was put again and 537 voted placet.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ad quod indignans rex citius abiit, nuditatem hujusmodi quasi grande facinus abhorrens, non immemor illius Francisci Petrarchæ assertionis: Nuditas beluina in hominibus non placet: sed pudori amictûs honestate consulitur.

From Henry the Sixth A Reprint of John Blacman's Memoir with Translation and Notes by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)