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 was put again and 537 voted placet.

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

Inveniat, quod quisque velit; non omnibus unum est, Quod placet; hic spinas colligit, ille rosas.—Petronius.

From The So-called Human Race by Taylor, Bert Leston