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ˈprediatory, a. [ad. L. prædiātōri-us, f. prædiātor a purchaser of mortgaged lands, a dealer in landed estates, f. prædium: see predial.] Of or relating to the sale of land.
1727–41Chambers Cycl. s.v. Debt., Prædiatory Debt, is that arising from an alienation of lands, &c. the whole purchase whereof has not been paid. |