Definitions

1. noun

a period of time when symptoms of a disease, especially cancer, decrease or disappear

“The patient’s remission from the disease lasted for over a year.”

2. noun

a reduction or cancellation of a debt, fine, or other obligation

“The government granted a remission to those who had been imprisoned for minor crimes.”

3. noun

a reduction or lessening of a strong feeling or sensation

“The cold water brought a remission to his parched throat.”

4. verb

to grant a reduction or cancellation of a debt, fine, or other obligation

“The court remitted the fine, citing mitigating circumstances.”