demissionary en · ADJ
Etymology
From demission + -ary?
Meanings
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Relating to transfer or conveyance.
a demissionary deed
- Tending to lower, depress, or degrade.
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(after the noun modified, sometimes) Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.
demissionary cabinet
Bishops demissionary served as rectors of several churches.
The cabinet had only demissionary status and powers as a caretaker government.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most demissionary | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more demissionary | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (1)
nl demissionair (Having resigned or been removed, but retaining some status or powers)