- 1. a. Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Source: opted
- 2. Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished. Source: webster
- 3. Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as ofsubmission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. Declinatory plea (O.Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, beforetrial or conviction; -- now abolished. Source: adambom
- 4. a. Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Source: ecdict
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