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   remission

   /rɪˈmɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty: "the scheme allows for the partial remission of tuition fees" Similar cancellationsetting asidesuspensionrevocationrepealrescindingabrogation
   • ▪ the reduction of a prison sentence, especially as a reward for good behaviour: British "for every two days they work the prisoners earn one day's remission of their sentence" Similar reduction in sentencereduced sentenceallowancededuction
   • ▪ forgiveness of sins. formal Similar forgivenesspardoningabsolutionexonerationexculpationhistorical:indulgence
   • 2. a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain: "ten patients remained in remission" Similar respiteabeyancediminution of intensitydiminution of severityperiod of temporary recovery

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin remissio(n-), from remittere ‘send back, restore’ (see remit).

   Derivatives

   • 1. remissive adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREMISSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REMISSION definition: 1. a period of time when an illness is less severe or is not affecting someone: 2. a reduction of…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of remission – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   noun. uk / rɪˈmɪʃ ə n / us. be in remission. Add to word list. to be in a period of time when a serious illness is better: He is in remission at the moment. The disease seems to be in remission. (Definition of remission from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREMISSION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   remission. noun. uk / rɪˈmɪʃ ə n / us. be in remission. Add to word list. to be in a period of time when a serious illness is better: He is in remission at the moment. The disease seems to be in remission.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-chinese-simplifiedREMISSION in Simplified Chinese - Cambridge Dictionary

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   remission noun (IN RELIGION) [ U ] religion specialized. the fact of being forgiven for breaking religious laws or rules. 宽恕;饶恕;赦免. He believes that redemption is based on remission of sins. 他相信救赎的基础是对罪恶的宽恕。.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-malaysianremission in Malay - Cambridge Dictionary

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   remission translate: pengurangan, peringanan hukuman, pengiriman. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Malay Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › remissionREMISSION - 30 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   These are words and phrases related to remission. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of remission.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-chinese-traditionalREMISSION in Traditional Chinese - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REMISSION translate: 疾病, （疾病的）緩解期，減輕期, 減少, 減刑;減少服刑時間, 宗教, 寬恕;饒恕;赦免. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Chinese traditional Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioREMISSION | significado en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a period of time when an illness is less severe or is not affecting someone: Her cancer has been in remission for several years. SMART Vocabulary: palabras y expresiones relacionadas. Recovering from illness. back on your feet idiom. bed rest. clear (something) up. colour. convalescence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREMISSION definition | Cambridge Dictionary

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    REMISSION translations: 疾病, （疾病的）緩解期，減輕期, 減少, 減刑;減少服刑時間, 宗教, 寬恕;饒恕;赦免. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Chinese traditional Dictionary.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-germanremission in German - Cambridge Dictionary

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    remission translate: das Nachlassen, der Erlass, die Überweisung. Learn more in the Cambridge English-German Dictionary.