citatory

adjective

ci·​ta·​to·​ry

ˈsītəˌtōrē

: relating to citing or summoning : being or constituting a citation or summons

letters citatory

a body with citatory powers

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin citatorius, from Latin citatus + -orius -ory

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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