Definition of Remit

Noun

• (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
  remission remitment
• 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"
  

Verb

• diminish or abate
  "The pain finally remitted"
  
• make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
  slacken
• forgive
  "God will remit their sins"
  
• refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
  remand - send back
• release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
  "The taxes were remitted"
  
• hold back to a later time
  "let's postpone the exam"
  postpone prorogue - hold over - put over table shelve - set back defer - put off
• send (money) in payment
  "remit $25"
  

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