Declinatory
Pronunciation : De*clin"a*to*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. declinatorius, fr. L. declinare: cf. F. d?clinatoire.]
Definition : Defn: Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913