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precatory
prec·a·to·ry
[
prékə tàwree
]
adjective
Definition:
asking or recommending:
expressing a wish, request, entreaty, or recommendation
(
formal
)
[
Mid-17th century. < late Latin
precatorius
< Latin
precari
"entreat" (see
pray
)
]
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