1. expressing or containing a denial or refusal; negative in character or effect
Usage: formal or technical

1. used to express disagreement, refusal, or a negative response
Usage: informal; chiefly military or aviation communication

Examples

• The court issued a negatory ruling on the defendant's appeal.
• His negatory attitude toward the proposal made collaboration difficult.
• Negatory, we do not have clearance to proceed with the launch.
• The witness gave a negatory response to every question asked.
• The committee's negatory decision disappointed the applicants.
• Negatory on that request—resources are unavailable.