'Cessionary' definitions:

Definition of 'Cessionary'

From: GCIDE
  • Cessionary \Ces"sion*a*ry\, a. [LL. cessionarius, from cessionare to cede, fr. L. cessio: cf. F. cessionnaire. See Cession.] Having surrendered the effects; as, a cessionary bankrupt. --Martin. [1913 Webster]