Resolutive

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving to dissolve or relax.

    "But for clearing further of the Point , distinction would be made of the Nature and Tenor of the Clause , which may either be suspensive or resolutive of the Property or Fee in the former case"

Example

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"But for clearing further of the Point , distinction would be made of the Nature and Tenor of the Clause , which may either be suspensive or resolutive of the Property or Fee in the former case"

Etymology

Compare French résolutif.

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