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Precatory logo #10101) Beseeching 2) Precative
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precatory logo #21214adj. referring to a wish or advisory suggestion which does not have the force of a demand or a request which under the law must be obeyed. Thus "precatory words" in a will or trust would express a "hope that my daughter will keep the house in the family," but do not absolutely prevent her from selling it.
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precatory logo #22641of the nature of or expressing a wish or recommendation
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Precatory logo #21213adj.It is request or a desire for certain action to be carried out at will which if not obeyed no legal action can be taken.For ex- A person's will reads that he would be happy if some amount of his property is donated,but no legal action can be taken if his wishes are not obeyed.
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precatory logo #20400[adj] - expressing entreaty or supplication
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precatory logo #20974precative adjective expressing entreaty or supplication; `precatory overtures`
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precatory logo #21199of, pertaining to, characterized by, or expressing entreaty or supplication: precatory overtures.
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