rescissory

[ ri-sis-uh-ree, -siz- ]

adjective

1. serving to rescind.

rescissory

/ rɪˈsɪsərɪ /

adjective

1. having the power to rescind

Other Words From

• nonre·scisso·ry adjective
• unre·scisso·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rescissory¹

1595–1605; < Late Latin rescissōrius pertaining to revoking or rescinding; rescission, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Parliament met by royal authority and passed a General Act Rescissory, which rendered void all acts passed since 1638.

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