Constitutory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving to constitute or establish. not-comparable, uncommon

    "In 1788,^([sic]) the 21st year of Charlemagne’s reign, a constitutory letter was issued, directing a school to be opened in every diocese and monastery."

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"In 1788,^([sic]) the 21st year of Charlemagne’s reign, a constitutory letter was issued, directing a school to be opened in every diocese and monastery."

Etymology

From constitute + -ory.

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