remission

• Nom désignant une diminution ou un affaiblissement de l'intensité de quelque chose, notamment d'une maladie ; il peut aussi désigner l'envoi d'argent en paiement, le renvoi d'une affaire à un autre tribunal, ou le pardon formel des péchés.

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.

   Rémission (diminution des symptômes d'une maladie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabatementalleviationimprovementlet uprespitesubsidence

   Antonymesexacerbationflareprogressionrelapse

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.

   Envoi de fonds / remise de paiement

   • 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.

   Synonymespaymentremittancesettlement

3. Referral of a caseC1formallegal

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

   Renvoi d'une affaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesreferralremandremitment

4. Forgiveness or absolutionC1formal

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

   rémission des péchés

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolutionclemencyexonerationforgivenesspardon

   Antonymescondemnationpenaltypunishmentretribution