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ˈresolutory, a. rare.
[ad. late L. resolūtōri-us (cf. prec. and -ory). Hence also Sp. and Pg. resolutorio, F. résolutoire (15th c.).]
†1. Explanatory, enlightening. Obs.
1609Douland Ornith. Microl. 45 A Resolutorie Table, shewing the value of the Signes, by the beholding of every figure. 1669Hopkins Serm. (1685) 24 Out of these distinctions, I shall form several propositions, resolutory, as I hope, to my subject in hand.
2. Law. = resolutive 2 a.
1818Colebrooke Oblig. & Contr. 10 If an agreement bear, that the obligation shall have present operation and effect, but cease upon a certain event, that is a subsequent and resolutory condition; and the conditional obligation is called a resolutory one. 1875Poste Gaius iii. 384 Tradition, coupled with a Resolutory condition, operates two transfers of ownership. |