declinatory

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declinatory - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Declinatory \De*clin"a*to*ry\ (?; 277), a. [LL. declinatorius,
     fr. L. declinare: cf. F. d['e]clinatoire.]
     Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of
     submission to a charge or sentence. --Blackstone.
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     Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of
        benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now
        abolished.
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