commendatory

UK
/kəˈmɛndətəri/
US
/kəˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

Translations

commendatorynoun
commendatories
pl
UK
/kəˈmɛn.də.tər.i/
US
/kəˈmɛn.dəˌtɔr.i/
Historical ecclesiastical term for a person holding a benefice in commendam.
commendatoryadjective
more commendatory
Comp.
most commendatory
Super.
UK
/kəˈmɛndətəri/
US
/kəˈmɛndəˌtɔri/
The teacher gave a commendatory speech about the student's achievements.
Учитель произнес похвальную речь о достижениях ученика.

Definitions

commendatorynoun
A person entrusted with the temporary administration of a church benefice; one who holds a benefice in commendam.
After the abbot's death, the king appointed a commendatory to manage the monastery's estates.
commendatoryadjective
Expressing praise or approval.
The teacher's commendatory remarks boosted the student's confidence.