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remit Definition

re·mit (ri mit; for n., chiefly Britmit)

transitive verb -·mit·ted, -·mit·ting

  1. to forgive or pardon (sins, offenses, etc.)
    1. to refrain from exacting (a payment, tax, etc.)
    2. to refrain from inflicting (a punishment) or enforcing (a sentence or fine); cancel
  2. to let slacken; decrease without remitting one's efforts
    1. to submit or refer (a matter) for consideration, judgment, etc.
    2. Law remand ()
  3. to put back, as into a state or position
  4. to put off; postpone
  5. to send (money) in payment please remit the full amount by the date shown
  6. Obsolete to give up; surrender

Etymology: ME remytten < L remittere (pp. remissus), to send back, in LL(Ec), to forgive sin < re-, back + mittere, to send: see mission

intransitive verb

    1. to become more moderate in force or intensity
    2. to have its symptoms lessen or disappear: said of a disease
  1. to send money, as in payment; pay

noun

  1. the act or an instance of remitting
  2. Brit. the area of responsibility, expertise, etc. of a person, agency, etc.

remit Related Forms
re·mit·ment noun re·mit·table adjective re·mit·ter noun
remit Synonyms

remit

v.

  1. To send

    make payment, forward, dispatch; see pay 1, send 1.

  2. To pardon

    absolve, exonerate, release; see forgive 1, pardon 1.

remit Usage Examples

Object

  • Ms: The trials are now complete and results showed Tysabri reduced both relapse rates and the progression of disability in people with relapsing remitting MS.
  • appeal: The Commissioner set aside the decision of the tribunal and remitted the appeal to be heard by a differently constituted SSAT ( para.

Converse of object

  • broaden: We do not consider it appropriate to broaden the remit of the GAAC.
  • widen: The scrutiny therefore recommends that consideration is given to widening the remit of Operation Trident to include gun crimes on all minority ethnic communities.
  • extend: We resolved this dispute by extending the remit of the Boards Admin Board to cover the Boards Admin Board itself.
  • fulfill: This set of learning materials seems to fulfill the original remit of the project; however, this did not tell the whole picture.
  • fulfill: In fulfilling this remit, the GPCC undertakes regular reviews of the BBC's processes and performance in relation to complaints handling.
  • expand: CILIP is also currently redefining and expanding the remit of its Branches.

Adjective modifier

  • uk-wide: The arrangements for appointing members should recognize the UK-wide remit of the UK Council.
  • broad: Be encouraged to direct the research within the broad remit described above.
  • borough-wide: Catalyst Corby is the only Urban Regeneration Company to have a borough-wide remit.
  • self-imposed: The Campaign's self-imposed remit is to work for the introduction of land value taxation in the UK.
  • 4's: Should other means of support for Channel 4's remit be considered in the longer term?
  • wide: The ALI has the widest remit yet for adult learning.

Noun used with modifier

  • widening: This research will support the groupâs widening participation remit.
  • draft: Here is a draft Remit being prepared by Blackwater Valley District.

Possessives

  • ombudsman: The ombudsman's remit was expanded in April 2004.
  • commissioner: However, the commissioner's remit would extend to 18 years of age.

Preposition: of

  • inquiry: The remit of the inquiry will be extremely limited, carried out by a judge who is himself part of the establishment.
  • committee: What is the remit of this committee with regards to security coordination?

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