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† deˈbative, a. Obs. rare. [f. debate v.1 + -ive. Cf. OF. debatif (14th c. in Godef.).] Relating to, or of the nature of, debate or discussion.
1606G. W[oodcocke] tr. Ivstine 25 b, They were driuen into a debatiue meditation. 1642Fuller Answ. Ferne 14 If this decisive faculty, after the debative had passed upon the sence of the Law, were not some where resident in the Government. |