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demissionary

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to transfer or conveyance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a demissionary deed

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Tending to lower, depress, or degrade.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: sometimes

Examples

  • Bishops demissionary served as rectors of several churches.
  • The cabinet had only demissionary status and powers as a caretaker government.
  • demissionary cabinet

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History

Etymology

From demission + -ary?

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: demissionair — Having resigned or been removed, but retaining some status or powers