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单词 precatory
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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. 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. 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.

 
 
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