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precatory definition - legal

adj

Expressing a desire for, requesting, or advising action, but usually in a nonbinding way, such as, “it is my desire and wish to . . . .” Precatory words are often used in wills and similar documents.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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