negatory
Americanadjective
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marked by negation; denying; negative.
Etymology
Origin of negatory
From the Late Latin word negātōrius, dating back to 1570–80. See negate, -tory 1
Example Sentences
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It is impossible to imagine nature providing penalties for violation of her laws, and then furnishing remedies to make those penalties negatory.
From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred
And, in these current weeks, in Soltikof's audience-room, if anybody were curious about it, we could present a very lively solicitation going on, with answers very gruff and negatory.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas
For example, he should never be content with mere aggressive and negatory criticism of the page before him.
From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 1: On Popular Culture by Morley, John
I sometimes dream of a better world, where pipe, pouch, and matches all keep together instead of being mutually negatory.
From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Dane made a negatory gesture, but Ormond anticipated his answer.
From The League of the Leopard by Bindloss, Harold
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