Precatory

Origin

From Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari to pray.

Full definition of precatory

Adjective

1. Expressing a wish.
• 1827, 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. (legal) Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.precatory words in a will

Synonyms

• precative
• (legal) aspirational

Related terms

• precation