precatory
/ˈprɛkəˌtɔri/
adjective
- Expressing a wish or request; not legally binding or mandatory.
- The judge ruled that the letter was precatory, so the company did not have to follow its suggestions.
- Her precatory note to the committee suggested they consider a new policy, but they were free to ignore it.
- The will contained precatory language asking the heir to care for the family pet, but it was not legally enforceable.
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