Remit

verb
rɪ'mɪt

Noun

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

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

    Type of:TopicSubjectMatter
  • (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

    Similar:RemissionRemitment
    Type of:Referral

Verb

  • diminish or abate

    The pain finally remitted

    Type of:DecreaseLessenFall
  • forgive

    God will remit their sins

    Type of:Forgive
  • release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

    The taxes were remitted

    Type of:Cancel
  • send (money) in payment

    remit $25

    Type of:Pay
  • make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

    Similar:Slacken
    Type of:LooseLoosen
  • refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

    Similar:Remand
    Type of:Challenge
  • hold back to a later time

    Similar:DeferPostponeProrogueShelveTable
    Type of:Delay

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