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precatory

Syllabification: (prec·a·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈprekəˌtôrē/

Definition of precatory

adjective

formal
  • of, relating to, or expressing a wish or request.
  • Law (in a will) expressing a wish or intention of the testator:a trust can be left in precatory words

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin precatorius, from precat- 'prayed', from the verb precari

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