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Meaning of remission
The primary meaning of the word "remission" is the act or state of being forgiven or pardoned, or a temporary reduction or cessation of symptoms of a disease.
Etymology of remission
The word "remission" comes from the Latin "remissio", which is derived from "remittere", meaning "to send back"
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, medicine, and finance, to describe the act of sending something back or forgiving someone
Synonyms
abatement
alleviation
assuagement
mitigation
moderation
reduction
decrease
decline
diminution
easing
lessening
letup
lull
moderation
palliation
relief
remittal
reprieve
respite
slackening
softening
suspension
abridgment
curtailment
decrease
diminishment
easing
leniency
lenity
relaxation
reprieve
stay
Definitions
- The act of sending something back, especially a payment or a person
- * A temporary reduction or cessation of symptoms of a disease
- * The act of forgiving someone or something, or the state of being forgiven
- * A payment or sum of money sent back to someone
Usage Examples
- The patient went into remission after undergoing chemotherapy
- * The company offered a remission of the debt to the customer
- * The court granted remission of the sentence to the prisoner