‖n. [ L. ] 1. One who lauds. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) An arbitrator. [ Obs. ] Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. laudatorius: cf. OF. laudatoire. ] Of or pertaining praise, or to the expression of praise; as, laudatory verses; the laudatory powers of Dryden. Sir J. Stephen. [ 1913 Webster ]