Glossatorial

/ɡlɒsəˈtɔːrɪəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a glossator or glossation; involving the writing of explanatory notes or annotations.

Etymology

From glossator plus -ial suffix meaning 'relating to,' creating an adjective describing activities or texts involving glossation.

Kelly Says

Legal scholars use 'glossatorial approach' to describe the medieval method of building knowledge through layers of commentary—a technique still used today in law schools.

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