PRECATORY


Meaning of PRECATORY in English

[ 'prɛkət(ə)ri ]

■ adjective formal relating to or expressing a wish or request.

↘ Law (in a will) expressing a wish or request of the testator but not necessarily binding.

Origin

C17: from late L. precatorius , from precat- , precari 'pray'.

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