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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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