adj
precatory
Precatory (adj) means showing a hope or desire for something.
adj
1
Showing a hope or desire for something.
2
(law) Showing a wish, without placing any legal duty on anyone.
"precatory words in a will"
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Etymology
Taken from Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari (“to pray”).
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What is the meaning of precatory?
"precatory" (adj) means showing a hope or desire for something.
What is another word for precatory?
Other words for "precatory" include precative.
What is the opposite of precatory?
The opposite of "precatory" is imperative.
What are the different meanings of precatory?
"precatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Showing a hope or desire for something; 2. (law) Showing a wish, without placing any legal duty on anyone.
