precatory

[ prek-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective
  1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or expressing entreaty or supplication: precatory overtures.

Origin of precatory

1
1630–40; <Late Latin precātōrius, equivalent to Latin precā() to pray, entreat + -tōrius-tory1
  • Also prec·a·tive [prek-uh-tiv]. /ˈprɛk ə tɪv/.

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precatory

/ (ˈprɛkətərɪ, -trɪ) /


adjective
  1. rare of, involving, or expressing entreaty; supplicatory: Also: precative (ˈprɛkətɪv)

Origin of precatory

1
C17: from Late Latin precātōrius relating to petitions, from Latin precārī to beg, pray

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