remit Definition

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remit

verb(re-mit)

make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

Synonyms: slacken,

remit

verb(re-mit)

refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

Synonyms: remand, send back,

remit

noun(re-mit)

(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

Synonyms: remission, remitment,

remit

verb(re-mit)

hold back to a later time

Synonyms: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, set back, shelve, table,

remit

verb(re-mit)

diminish or abate

Examples:

The pain finally remitted.

remit

verb(re-mit)

forgive

Examples:

God will remit their sins.

remit

verb(re-mit)

release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

Examples:

The taxes were remitted.

remit

verb(re-mit)

send (money) in payment

Examples:

Remit $25.

remit

noun(re-mit)

the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with

Examples:

They set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life.

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