Exercitive

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A speech act in which a decision is made regarding action; examples include orders and grants of permission.

    "An exercitive is the giving of a decision in favour of or against a certain course of action, or advocacy of it."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the character of an exercitive act.

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"An exercitive is the giving of a decision in favour of or against a certain course of action, or advocacy of it."

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