Remit has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
"they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life"
2
(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
"The judge decided to remit the complex tax fraud case back to the district attorney's office for further investigation."
3
Terms of reference; set of responsibilities; scope.
"The committee agreed to expand its remit to include environmental sustainability alongside traditional economic growth."
Verb
1
send (money) in payment
"remit $25"
2
hold back to a later time
"let's postpone the exam"
3
release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
"The taxes were remitted"
4
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
"The judge decided to remit the complex inheritance dispute to a specialized family court for a final ruling."
5
forgive
"God will remit their sins"
6
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
"The gentle massage helped to remit the tightness in his shoulder muscles after hours of typing."
7
diminish or abate
"The pain finally remitted"
8
To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.
"The treasurer asked each department head to remit their quarterly payments by Friday."
Example Sentences
"they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life"
noun
"remit $25"
verb
"let's postpone the exam"
verb
"The taxes were remitted"
verb
"God will remit their sins"
verb
"The pain finally remitted"
verb
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