revisionary
/ (rɪˈvɪʒənərɪ) /
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adjective
of or relating to a new or different version of something
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Example sentences from the Web for revisionary
These proceedings, however, do not furnish any decisive evidence of the nature and purpose of the revisionary check.
The function intended for it by its advocates related exclusively to the exercise of the revisionary check upon legislation.
The status of these subspecies is poorly known; additional breeding specimens and revisionary study are needed.
Check-list of the Birds of Kansas|Harrison B TordoffSeconds motion to include a portion of the Judiciary with the Executive in revisionary power over laws.