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Definition of resolutory in English:

resolutory

adjective

  • 1 rare Having the effect of resolving, clarifying, or explaining something.

  • 2Law
    = "resolutive".

Pronunciation

resolutory

/rɪˈzɒljʊt(ə)ri/ /ˌrɛzəˈl(j)uːt(ə)ri/

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Stapleton (1535–1598), Roman Catholic theologian. From post-classical Latin resolutorius analytic, explanatory from classical Latin resolūt-, past participial stem of resolvere + -ōrius.