† ˈplacitatory,a.Obs.rare—1. [f. L. placitāt-, ppl. stem of placitāre (Plaut.), freq. of placēre to please + -ory2.] = next. 1569J. Sandford tr.Agrippa's Van. Artes 164 An other exercise of the lawe, which they terme the Arte Placitatorie, or els Aduocatorie.