declaratory

declaratory
declaratory [dē kler′ə tôr΄ē, di kler′ə tôr΄ē]
adj.
ME declaratorie < ML declaratorius

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de·clar·a·to·ry (dĭ-klârʹə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
1. Declarative.
2.
a. Setting forth that which is the law.
b. Explaining a legal interpretation or right.

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