a. Of the nature of attestation. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. potestativus, fr. potestas power: cf. F. potestatif. See Potent. ] Authoritative. [ Obs. ] Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. stativus, fr. stare, statum, to stand. ] (Mil.) Of or pertaining to a fixed camp, or military posts or quarters. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]