Commendatory

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A commendation; eulogy. [R.] "Commendatories to our affection." Sharp.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. "Commendatory verses." Pope.

2. Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop. Burke. Commendatory prayer (Book of Common Prayer), a prayer read over the dying. "The commendatory prayer was said for him, and, as it ended, he [William III.] died." Bp. Burnet.