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remissive
Variant of remission
noun
the act or an instance of remitting; specif.,
- forgiveness or pardon, as of sins or crimes
- cancellation of or release from a debt, tax, penalty, etc.
- a lessening or abating, as of heat or cold, pain, etc.
- a relatively prolonged lessening or disappearance of the symptoms of a disease
Related Forms:
- remissive adjective
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