precatory Definition
expressing a wish or request, but not a demand; advisory.
Using precatory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "precatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The judge issued a precatory instruction to the jury.
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The letter was precatory in nature, asking for a favor rather than demanding it.
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The resolution was precatory and did not have any legal force.
precatory Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for precatory
- advisory
- recommendatory
- suggestive
Origins of precatory
from Latin 'precatorius', meaning 'pertaining to prayer'
Summary: precatory in Brief
'Precatory' [ˈprɛkətɔri] is an adjective that describes something as expressing a wish or request, but not a demand. It is often used in legal contexts, such as when a judge issues a precatory instruction to the jury, or in written communication, such as a precatory letter that asks for a favor rather than demanding it.
