captatio benevolentiae

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin captātiō benevolentiae (literally “seizing of the good will”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kapˈtat.t͡sjo be.ne.voˈlɛn.t͡sje/
  • Hyphenation: cap‧tà‧tio‧be‧ne‧vo‧lèn‧tiae

Phrase

captatio benevolentiae f (invariable)

  1. used rhetorically to seek to win someone's sympathy or support by showing respect

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