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revisory

[ri-vahy-zuh-ree]

adjective

pertaining to or for the purpose of revision.

Origin:
1840–50; revise + -ory¹

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revisory (rɪˈvaɪzərɪ)

—*adj*
	of, relating to, or having the power to revise

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