REMITS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with

Example: they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

Example: The taxes were remitted

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

send (money) in payment

Example: remit $25

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

hold back to a later time

Example: let's postpone the exam

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

diminish or abate

Example: The pain finally remitted

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

forgive

Example: God will remit their sins

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision