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propitiatory

c. 1300 (n.) "the mercy seat," from Late Latin propitiatorium (translating Greek hilasterion in Bible); noun use of neuter singular of propitiatorius "atoning, reconciling," from propitiatus, past participle of propitiare (see propitiation). As an adjective in English from 1550s.

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Definitions of propitiatory from WordNet

propitiatory (adj.)
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation;
expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice
Synonyms: expiatory / expiative
propitiatory (adj.)
intended to reconcile or appease;
sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture
Synonyms: propitiative
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