adj. 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. Found on http://dictionary.law.com/Default.xhtml?selected=1572
adj.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. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21213