precatory

English

Etymology

From Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari (“to pray”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛ.kə.tə.ɹi/, /ˈpɹɛ.kə.tɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛ.kəˌtɔ.ɹi/

Adjective

precatory (comparative more precatory, superlative most precatory)

  1. Expressing a wish.
    • 1827 December, Sir Walter Scott, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott:
      December 8. . . . A precatory letter from Gillies. I must do Molière for him, I suppose; but it is wonderful that knowing the situation I am in, the poor fellow presses so hard.
  2. (law) Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.
    precatory words in a will

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