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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Rescissory \Re*scis"so*ry\ (r?-s?z"?-r? or r?-s?s"-), a. [L.
   rescissorius: cf. F. rescisoire.]
   Tending to rescind; rescinding.
   [1913 Webster]

         To pass a general act rescissory (as it was called),
         annulling all the Parliaments that had been held since
         the year 1633.                           --Bp. Burnet.
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