Precatory

//ˈpɹɛ.kəˌtɔ.ɹi//

"Precatory" in a Sentence (2 examples)

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.

precatory words in a will

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