Definitions of precatory
(formal) non-binding; without legal effect; relating to or expressing a wish or request that does not have the force of a demand that must be obeyed
The purpose of the referendum is to vote on a precatory resolution, such as resolving that the target negotiate with a hostile bidder.
(in a will) expressing a wish or a request made by the dead person that is not necessarily binding or that does not necessarily impose on anyone an obligation to cary out the wish
Precatory language in a will or trust usually includes such terms as the testator's "request," "hope," or "desire" that property be given to a certain person or be disposed of in a particular manner.