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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
PACTORIAL, adj. Sc. Law: of the nature of or pertaining to a pact or agreement. Rare. Cf. pactional, s.v. Paction.Sc. 1884 Law Reports 9. App. Cases 332:
The deed contains no pactorial contract to do anything except for the marriage.
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