Relating to or serving the purpose of designation; having the function of designating or marking.
From designate plus -ory (having the character or function of). Adjective form emphasizing the functional aspect of marking or appointing.
This formal adjective is rare, but 'designatory power' appears in legal documents—it means the official authority to appoint or name things. It's the kind of word lawyers use to sound extra authoritative!
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