noun
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
noun
(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
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verb
send (money) in payment
Examples
- remit $25
verb
hold back to a later time
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Examples
- let's postpone the exam
verb
release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
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- The taxes were remitted
verb
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
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verb
forgive
Examples
- God will remit their sins
verb
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
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verb
diminish or abate
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- The pain finally remitted