What's the difference between commandatory and commendatory?
Commandatory
Definition:
(a.) Mandatory; as, commandatory authority.
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Commendatory
Definition:
(a.) Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising.
(a.) Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop.
(n.) A commendation; eulogy.
Example Sentences:
(1) The comments of the reviewers, both commendatory and critical, were referred back to the participants, and their evaluation of the system was sought.