negatory

Example Sentences

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For example, he should never be content with mere aggressive and negatory criticism of the page before him.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 1: On Popular Culture by Morley, John

Finally, on Friday the 15th of July 1791, the National Assembly decides; in what negatory manner we know.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

It is impossible to imagine nature providing penalties for violation of her laws, and then furnishing remedies to make those penalties negatory.

From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred

I sometimes dream of a better world, where pipe, pouch, and matches all keep together instead of being mutually negatory.

From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

A quiet smile with a negatory shake of the head was the only answer.

From Argentina from a British Point of View by Various