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