exercitive
adj 1noun 1
Definitions
adj
1
Having the character of an exercitive act.
noun
1
A speech act in which a decision is made regarding action; examples include orders and grants of permission.
An exercitive is the giving of a decision in favour of or against a certain course of action, or advocacy of it.
Exercitives are not so common. Philosopher-authors are rarely in the position to tell people what to do or think.
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