Definition of precatory in English:
precatory
adjective ˈprɛkət(ə)riˈprɛkəˌtɔri
formal 1Relating to or expressing a wish or request.
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally, what is the incentive of accountants to follow the precatory guidance of the organisation?
- 1.1Law (in a will) expressing a wish or request of the testator but not necessarily binding.
a trust can be left in precatory words
Example sentencesExamples
- It is not clear whether this provision was mandatory or precatory in nature.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin precatorius, from precat- 'prayed', from the verb precari.
Definition of precatory in US English:
precatory
adjectiveˈprɛkəˌtɔriˈprekəˌtôrē
formal 1Relating to or expressing a wish or request.
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally, what is the incentive of accountants to follow the precatory guidance of the organisation?
- 1.1Law (in a will) expressing a wish or intention of the testator.
a trust can be left in precatory words
Example sentencesExamples
- It is not clear whether this provision was mandatory or precatory in nature.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin precatorius, from precat- ‘prayed’, from the verb precari.