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CITATORY
Adjective
citatory (comparative more citatory, superlative most citatory)
Of or pertaining to citation
That have the power of a citation, or a summons
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Source: Wiktionary
Ci"ta*to*ry, a. Etym: [LL. citatirius.]
Definition: Having the power or form of a citation; as, letters citatory.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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