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单词 precatory
释义

precatory

English

Etymology

From Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari (to pray).

Adjective

precatory (comparative more precatory, superlative most precatory)

  1. Expressing a wish.
    • 1827, Sir Walter Scott, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott, "December 1827":
      December 8. . . . A precatory letter from Gillies. I must do Molière for him, I suppose; but it is wonderful that knowing the situation I am in, the poor fellow presses so hard.
  2. (law) Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.
    precatory words in a will

Synonyms

  • (expressing a wish): precative, supplicatory
  • (legal): aspirational
  • precation

See also

  • should
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