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invitatory definition

in·vi·ta·tory (in vīt′ə tôr′ē)

adjective

containing an invitation

Etymology: LL invitatorius

noun pl. invitatories -·ries

a form of invitation used in worship as a call to prayer or praise; esp., Ps. 95 (94 in the Douay)

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