absolutory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of absolutory
From the Latin word absolūtōrius, dating back to 1630–40. See absolute, -tory 1
Example Sentences
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Why teach men what were great and good deeds in the old time, neglecting to show them any good for themselves?—Till these questions are answered absolutory to the artist, it were unwise to propose the other question—Why a poet, painter or sculptor is not honored and loved as formerly?
From Project Gutenberg
And at last, when Antistius pronounced the absolutory sentence of the judges, the people, as if it had been upon a signal given, made the acclamation used according to ancient custom, at marriages, Talasio.
From Project Gutenberg
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