adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to transfer or conveyance.

   "a demissionary deed"

2. 2
   Tending to lower, depress, or degrade.
3. 3
   Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers. sometimes

   "Bishops demissionary served as rectors of several churches."

Example

More examples

"Bishops demissionary served as rectors of several churches."

Etymology

From demission + -ary?

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