sup·ple·to·ry /səˈplitəri; ˈsʌpləˌtori, ˌtɔr-/
Sup·ple·tive Sup·ple·to·ry a. Supplying deficiencies; supplementary; as, a suppletory oath.
Sup·ple·to·ry, n.; pl. Suppletories That which is to supply what is wanted.
Invent suppletories to excuse an evil man. --Jer. Taylor.
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