expectative
[ ik-spek-tuh-tiv ]
adjective
of or relating to expectation.
characterized by expectation.
Origin of expectative
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How to use expectative in a sentence
They went to Stuttgart, where the Wrtemberg Government kept up a sort of expectative neutrality.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution | Karl MarxHe is young enough to forgive, and to be forgiven, the possession and the expectative, at least for some years.
The PG Edition of Chesterfield's Letters to His Son | The Earl of ChesterfieldEven expectative graces, or mandates nominating a person to succeed to a benefice upon the first vacancy, were thus sold.
Luther and the Reformation: | Joseph A. SeissIt was too slow for their eagerness and expectative grants were sought for and made in advance so as to profit by the next victim.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1 | Henry Charles Lea
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