pre·ti·um af·fec·ti·o·nis | \ ˈpretēəməˌfektēˈōnə̇s \
plural pretia affectionis\ -tēə- \
Definition of pretium affectionis
: a factitious value placed upon a thing by its owner because of some sentimental association or a whim
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