English dictionary
remit
nounPronunciation
ɹɪˈmɪt
Parts of speech
Definitions
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
verb
- diminish or abate
verb
- make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
verb
- forgive
verb
- refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
verb
- release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
verb
- send (money) in payment
verb
- hold back to a later time
Example sentences
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