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dec·re·to·ry
\ˈdekrə̇ˌtōrē, -ˌtȯr-, -ri; də̇ˈkrēd.ər-, dēˈ-, -ētə-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin decretorius, from decretus (past participle of decernere to decide) + -orius -ory — more at decree
1. archaic : serving to determine : decisive, critical
< when the decretory hour of death overtakes you — Cotton Mather >
2. [Latin decretum + English -ory] : relating to or fixed by a decree, decision, or judgment
< the decretory rigors of a condemning sentence — Robert South >
3. obsolete : positive, peremptory |