What does precatory mean?
Definitions for precatory
ˈprɛk əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ipre·ca·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
precatory, precativeadjective
expressing entreaty or supplication
"precatory overtures"
Wiktionary
precatoryadjective
Expressing a wish.
precatoryadjective
Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.
Etymology: From precatorius, from precari to pray.
ChatGPT
precatory
Precatory refers to a formal expression of a wish or a request in legal documents or formal occasions, often marked by respectful language. It may not necessarily indicate any obligation or enforceability.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Precatory
prek′a-tō-ri, adj. relating to prayer, supplicatory.—adj. Prec′ative (obs.), suppliant.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of precatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of precatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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