• (a.) Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop. • (a.) Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. • (n.) A commendation; eulogy. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/commendatory/
Com·mend'a·to·ry adjective [ Latin commendatorius .] 1. Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. ' Commendatory verses.' Pope. 2. Holding a benefice in commendam ; as, a commendatory bishop. Burke. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/116