Meaning of 'remit'

Find the meaning of the word ‘remit’

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Meaning of ‘remit’

9 definitions found.

remit

noun

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

Synonyms: remitment

noun

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

Example: "they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life"

verb

diminish or abate

Example: "The pain finally remitted"

verb

make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

Synonyms: slacken

verb

forgive

Example: "God will remit their sins"

verb

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

Synonyms: send back

verb

release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

Example: "The taxes were remitted"

verb

send (money) in payment

Example: "remit $25"

verb

hold back to a later time

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

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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