precatory
/ˈprɛkət(ə)ri
/adjective formal
1Relating to or expressing a wish or request.Finally, what is the incentive of accountants to follow the precatory guidance of the organisation?
1.1 Law (In a will) expressing a wish or request of the testator but not necessarily binding.It is not clear whether this provision was mandatory or precatory in nature.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin precatorius, from precat- 'prayed', from the verb precari.