Definition of "demissionary" in English

adjective

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.
   • demissionary cabinet