ˈprediatory, a.
[ad. L. prædiātōri-us, f. prædiātor a purchaser of mortgaged lands, a dealer in landed estates, f. prædium: see predial.]
Of or relating to the sale of land.
| 1727–41 Chambers Cycl. s.v. Debt., Prædiatory Debt, is that arising from an alienation of lands, &c. the whole purchase whereof has not been paid. |