a. [ LL. declinatorius, fr. L. declinare: cf. F. déclinatoire. ] Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law),
a. [ Cf. F. déclaratoire. ] Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive;
Declaratory act (Law),
a. [ Cf. F. déclaratoire. ] Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive;
Declaratory act (Law),