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What's The Definition Of Castigatory?Synonyms | Synonyms for Castigatory: Related Terms | Find terms related to Castigatory: See Also | Castigatory In Webster's Dictionary \Cas`ti*ga*to*ry\, a. [L. castigatorius.]
Punitive in order to amendment; corrective.
\Cas"ti*ga*to*ry\, n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a {ducking stool}, or {trebucket}. --Blacktone. |
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