ultroneous

adjective

ul·​tro·​ne·​ous
ˌəlˈtrōnēəs
Scots law
: that voluntarily offers testimony without being cited
an ultroneous witness

Word History

Etymology

Latin ultroneus voluntary, spontaneous, from ultro beyond, beyond expectation, spontaneously, from ablative singular masculine or neuter of (assumed) ulter situated beyond

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“Ultroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultroneous. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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