revisory

[ ri-vahy-zuh-ree ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or for the purpose of revision.

revisory

/ rɪˈvaɪzərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the power to revise

Word History and Origins

Origin of revisory¹

First recorded in 1840–50; revise + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Of course I must practice a general directory and revisory power in the matter.

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Of course, I must practise a general directory and revisory power in the matter.

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This gave him a kind of appellate and revisory jurisdiction in the case of deposed bishops even in the East.

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What revisory function had we, if they, through their representatives, had full power to act on all such subjects whatsoever?

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