'Rescissory' definitions:

Definition of 'Rescissory'

From: GCIDE
  • Rescissory \Re*scis"so*ry\ (r?-s?z"?-r? or r?-s?s"-), a. [L. rescissorius: cf. F. rescisoire.] Tending to rescind; rescinding. [1913 Webster]
  • To pass a general act rescissory (as it was called), annulling all the Parliaments that had been held since the year 1633. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]