revisory
Revisory is an adjective meaning relating to revision, review, or inspection. It can describe processes that involve examining something in order to correct, improve, or confirm its accuracy. In some contexts, revisory may also function as a noun to denote a person or body charged with review, though this usage is rare.
Derived from Latin revisorius, from revisere meaning to look back or examine again, the term appears in
In law, revisory jurisdiction or revisory authority refers to the power to review and correct judgments or
In corporate governance and public administration, revisory bodies or committees act as supervising or auditing entities.
In textual editing and manuscript work, revisory indicates revision-oriented activity, though contemporary usage more commonly favors
See also revision, review, supervision, oversight, supervisory board.