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