declinature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of declinature
1630–40; alteration of earlier declinatour, influenced by Latin dēclīnātūra. See declination, -ure
Example Sentences
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The Ameer replied to the notice that a mission was about to proceed to Cabul by a courteous declinature to receive an Envoy, assigning several specious reasons.
From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Forbes, Archibald
But does this declinature involve any countenance to a certain argument which I began by rejecting as abominable?
From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas
It was informally offered to Cairns through one of the councillors, but again he sent a declinature, and again he kept the matter carefully concealed.
From Principal Cairns by Cairns, John
Dr. Livingstone very naturally understood this as a declinature of his proposals.
From The Personal Life of David Livingstone by Blaikie, William Garden
Some time after, his friends prevailed with the bishop of Glasgow to repone him, upon condition he would take back his declinature, and for that purpose, wrote to Mr. Dickson to come to Glasgow.
From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John
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