pretium affectionis
noun
pre·ti·um af·fec·ti·o·nis
\ˈpretēəməˌfektēˈōnə̇s\
Definition of pretium affectionis
pretia affectionis
\-tēə-\: a factitious value placed upon a thing by its owner because of some sentimental association or a whim
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Origin and Etymology of pretium affectionis
Latin, price of affection
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