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Definition of Revisionary
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Revisionary
1. Of or pertaining to revision; revisory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Revisionary
Literary usage of Revisionary
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"... does not appear to prejudice the limb against secondary revisionary procedures
or the use of a new autogenous graft, if required. (Auth. Abs) 91-3282. ..."
2. A Treatise Concerning Political Enquiry and the Liberty of the Press by Tunis Wortman (1800)
"... Nature of revisionary power — How to be exer* cised — Of a secondary delegation —
Idea inadmissible — Of individual exertion — An objection — Answered. ..."
3. Journal of the Federal Convention by United States Constitutional Convention, James Madison, Erastus Howard Scott (1893)
"He had no great reliance on the revisionary power, as the Executive was now to
be constituted (elected by Congress). The Legislature will contrive to soften ..."
4. The Veto Power in the United States: What is It? by Josiah Henry Benton (1888)
"In support of this Mr. Wilson said, "Let the judges have a share in the revisionary
power, and they will have an opportunity of taking notice of the ..."
5. Journal of the Federal Convention by James Madison (1893)
"Colonel MASON was for giving all possible weight to the revisionary ...
The revisionary duty was an extraneous one, calculated for collateral purposes. ..."
6. The American Journal of International Law by American Society of International Law (1914)
"There is great danger to the fundamental rights of the individual in revisionary
action by direct popular vote, or even by a special tribunal or a special ..."
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