revisory
[ri-vahy-zuh-ree]
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adjective
pertaining to or for the purpose of revision.
Origin of revisory
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Historical Examples of revisory
This gave him a kind of appellate and revisory jurisdiction in the case of deposed bishops even in the East.
The Rise of the Mediaeval ChurchAlexander Clarence Flick
What revisory function had we, if they, through their representatives, had full power to act on all such subjects whatsoever?
The Life of Jefferson DavisFrank H. Alfriend
Of course, I must practise a general directory and revisory power in the matter.
Life of Abraham LincolnFrank Crosby
Of course I must practice a general directory and revisory power in the matter.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume SixAbraham Lincoln
revisory
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