remission

• Substantiv, das die Verringerung oder das Nachlassen der Schwere von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. einer Krankheit; ebenso verwendet für die Übersendung von Geld als Zahlung, die rechtliche Übertragung eines Verfahrens an ein anderes Gericht oder die förmliche Vergebung von Sünden.

A noun referring to a reduction or lessening in the severity of something, such as a disease; also used for the act of sending money as payment, or the legal referral of a case to another court, or the formal forgiveness of sins.

1. Reduction of disease symptomsB2formalmedical

   A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease, especially cancer or a chronic condition.

   Remission

   • The patient has been in remission for two years after the treatment.
   • Doctors were pleased to see the cancer had gone into remission.
   • She experienced a brief remission of her arthritis pain.

   Synonymeabatementalleviationimprovementlet uprespitesubsidence

   Antonymeexacerbationflareprogressionrelapse

2. Payment sentB2formal

   A sum of money that is sent to someone, typically to settle a debt or as a payment for goods or services.

   Geldüberweisung

   • Please include your account number with the remission of funds.
   • The company processed the remission of the invoice last week.
   • He made a remission of the outstanding balance to the supplier.

   Synonymepaymentremittancesettlement

3. Referral of a caseC1formallegal

   The act of sending a legal case back to a lower court for further action or reconsideration.

   Zurückverweisung

   • The appellate court ordered a remission of the case to the trial court.
   • A remission of the lawsuit was granted due to new evidence.
   • The judge decided on a remission to the lower court for review.

   Synonymereferralremandremitment

4. Forgiveness or absolutionC1formal

   The formal act of forgiving or pardoning someone, especially in a religious context, such as the absolution of sins.

   Vergebung

   • The priest granted remission of sins during the sacrament of penance.
   • He sought remission for his wrongdoings through confession.
   • The concept of remission is central to many religious traditions.

   Synonymeabsolutionclemencyexonerationforgivenesspardon

   Antonymecondemnationpenaltypunishmentretribution