remit

remit [ri mit′; ] for n., chiefly Brit [ rē′mit]

vt.

remitted, remitting [ME remytten < L remittere (pp. remissus), to send back, in LL(Ec), to forgive sin < re-, back + mittere, to send: see MISSION]

1. to forgive or pardon (sins, offenses, etc.)

2.

a) to refrain from exacting (a payment, tax, etc.)

b) to refrain from inflicting (a punishment) or enforcing (a sentence or fine); cancel

3. to let slacken; decrease [without remitting one's efforts]

4.

a) to submit or refer (a matter) for consideration, judgment, etc.

b) Law REMAND (vt. 2)

5. to put back, as into a state or position

6. to put off; postpone

7. to send (money) in payment [please remit the full amount by the date shown]

8. Obs. to give up; surrender

vi.

1.

a) to become more moderate in force or intensity

b) to have its symptoms lessen or disappear: said of a disease

2. to send money, as in payment; pay

n.

1. the act or an instance of remitting

2. Brit. the area of responsibility, expertise, etc. of a person, agency, etc.

remitment

n.

remittable

adj.

remitter

n.