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 Definitions of precatory  [ˈprɛk əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i]  

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Definition of 'precatory' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) precatory
pertaining to or expressive of entreaty or supplication:
precatory overtures.

Etymology:  (1630–40; < LL precātōrius= L precā(rī) to pray , entreat +-tōrius -tory1)

Definition of 'precatory' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) precatory, precative
expressing entreaty or supplication
"precatory overtures"

'precatory' - Nearby Entries  

precariousness  precast  precative  precatory  precaution  precautional  precautionary  



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