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remission

re·mis·sion [ ri mísh'n ] (plural re·mis·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. slowing of disease: a lessening of the symptoms of a disease, or their temporary reduction or disappearance

2. lessening of something: a lessening or a reduction in the severity of something
The afternoon sun beat down without remission.

3. release from something: a release from a debt, penalty, or obligation

4. forgiveness: pardon or forgiveness

5. act of remitting: an instance or the action of remitting something


re·mis·sive adjective
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