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remission

nounfeminineformalcommon/ʁɨmiˈsɐ̃w̃/re·mis·são

Definitions

2
1

The cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.

Usage examples

The governor granted a remission of the sentence.
Theological discussions often focus on the remission of sins.

Common combinations

remission of sentenceremission of sinsseek remissiongrant remission
2

A temporary diminution or disappearance of the symptoms of a disease.

Usage examples

The patient's cancer is in complete remission.
He experienced a spontaneous remission of the illness.

Common combinations

complete remissionspontaneous remissionperiod of remissiongo into remission