a. [ L. commendatorius. ] 1. Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. “Commendatory verses.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Commendatory prayer (Book of Common Prayer), a prayer read over the dying. “The commendatory prayer was said for him, and, as it ended, he [ William III. ] died.” Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]