Definition of PRECATORY

precatory

Adjective Satellite

  • expressing entreaty or supplication
    • "precatory overtures"

Adj

  • Expressing a wish.
  • Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari (“to pray”).

Scrabble Score: 16

precatory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
precatory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
precatory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

precatory is a valid Words With Friends word