pollicitation

Pol*lic`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. pollicitatio, fr. pollicitari to promise, v. intens. fr. polliceri to promise: cf. F. pollicitation.] 1. A voluntary engagement, or a paper containing it; a promise. Bp. Burnet. 2. (Roman Law) Defn: A promise without mutuality; a promise which has not been accepted by the person to whom it is made. Bouvier.

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