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Deprecatory

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

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A term applied to the manner of performing some ceremonies in the form of prayer. The form of absolution in the Greek church is deprecative, thus expressed

May God absolve you; whereas in the Latin church it is declarative

I absolve you.

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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Deprecatory'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​cbd/​d/deprecatory.html. 1802.
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