remiss
remiss

remission


Definition: Meaning of, remission in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n /

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remission remissions
  1. [uncountable and countable] a period when a serious illness improves for a time
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  2. [uncountable and countable] British English a reduction of the time that someone has to spend in prison
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  3. [uncountable] formal when you allow someone to keep the money they owe you
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  4. the remission of sins formal forgiveness from God for the bad things that you have done
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remission used in phrases

  • remission of sin (noun)
    1. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
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