Remission

/rɪˈmɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The temporary or permanent cessation of a disease or its symptoms.

After months of treatment, the patient's cancer was in remission.

A reduction in the intensity or seriousness of a condition.

The remission of her symptoms allowed her to return to her normal activities.

A pardon or reduction of a sentence or punishment.

He received a remission of his prison sentence due to good behavior.

Forgiveness or cancellation of a debt or obligation.

The charity offered remission of the scholarship debt to eligible students.

The act of sending back or restoring something.

The remission of the returned merchandise was processed promptly.

Middle English from Old French 'remission', from Latin 'remissio', meaning 'sending back, relaxation'.

complete remission:

A state where all symptoms of a disease are absent.

partial remission:

A state where some symptoms of a disease are reduced but not entirely gone.

remission of sins:

The forgiveness or cancellation of sins.

Feeling better, especially after illness.

After the treatment, I'm in remission, feeling like a new person.

A break or time off from responsibilities, often used in a health context.

I’m taking a remission from work to focus on my recovery.