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consultatory, a.|kənˈsʌltətərɪ|
[ad. L. consultātōrius, f. consultātōr-em a consulter: see -ory.]
Pertaining to or serving for consultation (e.g. of an oracle, etc.); having the character of consultation or deliberation, consultative.
1600Abp. Abbot Exp. Jonah 80 Here the lot is consultatorie..because they could not tell who it was that had done the deede, they will put it to their Gods. 1664Evelyn Sylva (1776) 168 Formerly they made consultatory staves of this tree. 1876Bancroft Hist. U.S. III. viii. 395 Their decision would be only consultatory, and have no more weight than royal instructions. |