placet

noun

pla·​cet

ˈplāsə̇t

plural -s

: an expression of approval or vote of assent

specifically : exequatur sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Latin, it pleases, 3d singular present indicative of placēre to please

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Rhymes for placet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette