English

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Etymology

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From constitute +‎ -ory.

Adjective

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constitutory (not comparable)

  1. (uncommon) Serving to constitute or establish.
    • 1845 June 7, “Control of Education in France”, in Niles' National Register, volume 68, number 1,758, Baltimore: Jeremiah Hughes, page 217:
      In 1788,[sic] the 21st year of Charlemagne’s reign, a constitutory letter was issued, directing a school to be opened in every diocese and monastery.