Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

placet

Noun
/ˈplæs.ɛt/
Definition
A Latin term meaning ‘it pleases’ or ‘it is agreed’.
Examples
  • The committee’s placet was required before the proposal could move forward.
  • After much discussion, the board finally issued a placet for the new policy.
  • Her placet was the last approval needed for the project to commence.
Meaning
In legal and official contexts, ‘placet’ indicates approval or consent, often used to signify acceptance of a proposal or decision.
Synonyms
  • Approval
  • Consent
  • Agreement