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remission

/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/

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noun

/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уменьшение или ослабление тяжести чего-либо, например, болезни; также используется для обозначения отправки денег в качестве платежа, юридической передачи дела в другой суд или формального отпущения грехов.

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.

    ruРемиссия

    • 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.

    Synonymsabatementalleviationimprovementlet uprespitesubsidence

    Antonymsexacerbationflareprogressionrelapse

  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.

    ruДенежный перевод

    • 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.

    Synonymspaymentremittancesettlement

  3. Referral of a caseC1formallegal

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

    ruПередача дела

    • 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.

    Synonymsreferralremandremitment

  4. Forgiveness or absolutionC1formal

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

    ruПрощение

    • 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.

    Synonymsabsolutionclemencyexonerationforgivenesspardon

    Antonymscondemnationpenaltypunishmentretribution

Forms
  • remissions plural form
  • remissions' possessive plural form
  • remission's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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