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predicatory

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pred·i·ca·to·ry  (prd-k-tôr, -tr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of preaching or a preacher.

[Late Latin praedictrius, praising, from Latin praedictor, one who makes known, from praedicre, to proclaim; see preach.]

predicatory [ˈprɛdɪˌkeɪtərɪ ˌprɛdɪˈkeɪtərɪ]
adj
of, relating to, or characteristic of preaching or a preacher
[from Late Latin praedicātōrius, from praedicāre to proclaim]


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When Diego was obliged to return to his see, Dominic remained in this region and eventually founded the Order of Preachers, whose friars would be dedicated to such predicatory and disputatory missions.
 
 
 
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