Word of the Day: Precatory

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adjective 1. Relating to or expressing a wish or request.
2. (In a will) Expressing a wish or intention of the testator.
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Play Button "The precatory letter requested donations for a worthy cause."
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Latin, mid-17th century
Why This Word?
This word comes from the late Latin "precatorius," which stems from "precat-," meaning "prayed." As children, many of us may have made some precatory statements while gazing up at the stars. ...
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