exˈpective a. rare.
[erroneously f. expect, after apparent analogy of respect, respective: cf. prec.]
= expectative.
| 1660 R. Coke Power & Subj. 221 Provisions, Reservations Expective graces, etc. have no place in France. 1882–3 Schaff Encycl. Relig. Knowl. III. 2559/1 [Ximenes] visited Rome, and returned..with an expective letter from the Pope on the archpriestship of Uzeda. |