Advisory
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
By way of counsel. The verdict on a feigned issue is said to be advisory because the chancellor may, in his discretion, disregard it. ADVOCASSIE (Law Fr.) The office of an advocate; advocacy. Kelham.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Suggestive, but not conclusive.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Counselling, suggesting or advising, but not Imperative. A verdict on an issue out of chancery is advisory. Watt v. Starke, 101 U. S. 252, 25 In Ed. 826.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Counselling, suggesting, or advising, but not imperative. A verdict on an issue out of chancery is advisory. 101 U.S. 252.