remit

remit Definition

re·mit (ri mit′; for n., chiefly Brit rē′mit)

transitive verb -·mit′·ted, -·mit′·ting

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
to let slacken; decrease without remitting one's efforts
1. to submit or refer (a matter) for consideration, judgment, etc.
2. Law remand ()
to put back, as into a state or position
to put off; postpone
to send (money) in payment please remit the full amount by the date shown
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
to send money, as in payment; pay

noun

remit Related Forms

re·mit′·ment noun re·mit′·table adjective re·mit′·ter noun

remit Synonyms

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

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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