English

Adjective

demissionary ‎(comparative more demissionary, superlative most demissionary)

1. Relating to transfer or conveyance.

   a demissionary deed

2. Tending to lower, depress, or degrade.
3. (sometimes after the noun modified) Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.

   Bishops demissionary served as rectors of several churches.

   The cabinet had only demissionary status and powers as a caretaker government.

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See also

• caretaker