Word Information

Remit

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Definitions for Remit

noun
the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
Examples
  1. 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)
Synonyms
verb
send (money) in payment
Examples
  1. remit $25
verb
hold back to a later time
Synonyms
postpone prorogue hold over put over table shelve set back defer put off
Examples
  1. let's postpone the exam
verb
release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
Examples
  1. The taxes were remitted
verb
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
Synonyms
remand send back
verb
forgive
Examples
  1. God will remit their sins
verb
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
Synonyms
verb
diminish or abate
Examples
  1. The pain finally remitted

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