remit
/ɹɪˈmɪt/ · re·mit
noun
- A set of responsibilities or scope of authority; the matters that fall within someone's or something's jurisdiction. The committee's remit includes overseeing all environmental policies.
- An official communication from a higher court to a lower court directing it to take action. The appellate court issued a remit to the district court to reconsider the case.
verb
- To send or transmit, especially money, as payment or a gift. She will remit the funds to the charity by the end of the week.
- To forgive or cancel a debt, penalty, or wrongdoing. The governor decided to remit the fines for the first‑time offenders.
- To refrain from enforcing or demanding something; to give up a claim. The landlord chose to remit the late fee after hearing the tenant's circumstances.
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Did you know? The financial sense of 'remit' gave rise to the term 'remittance', which was vital for supporting soldiers and merchants across early modern trade routes.