26984 words

remission

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
a period of time when an illness is less severe or is not affecting someone:

Examples:

Her cancer has been in remission for several years.
2
a reduction of the time that a person has to stay in prison:

Examples:

He was given three months' remission for good behaviour.
3
the fact of being forgiven for breaking religious laws or rules:

Examples:

He believes that redemption is based on remission of sins.
4
a period of time when an illness is less severe:

Examples:

[ U ] Her leukemia is in remission.
5
the process of reducing the amount of money that is owed for something or stating that it no longer needs to be paid:

Examples:

Campaigners claim that people receiving benefits should be entitled to automatic remission of fees.
debt/duty/tax remission(s)

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