remissory, a. rare.
(rɪˈmɪsərɪ)
[f. as remiss v. + -ory.]
Tending to, of the nature of, remission.
| 1548 Latimer Serm. Ploughers (Arb.) 33 Propitiatorie, expiatorie, remissorie, or satisfactorie..signifie all one thynge in effecte. 1592 West 1st Pt. Symbol. §46 f, An Instrument remissory, is an Instrument vnder the parties hand describing & testifying some precedent contract of a debt, duty or fact to be paid, performed, done, released or discharged. 1824 Meyrick Antient Armour II. 4 The use of these thongs we learn from a letter remissory, dated 1358. |