RENUNCIATORY

Etymology

Adjective

renunciatory (comparative more renunciatory, superlative most renunciatory)

Serving to renounce; rebellious, contrary.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*nun"ci*a*to*ry (r-nn"sh--t-r), a. Etym: [Cf. LL. renuntiatorius.]

Definition: Pertaining to renunciation; containing or declaring a renunciation; as, renunciatory vows.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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