Meaning & Definition of word "Remit"
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Remit
/rɪˈmɪt/
noun:
- 1. An area of responsibility or interest.
- Example: The remit of the new committee includes overseeing environmental policy.
- 2. A sum of money sent in payment, often in a form of a remittance.
- Example: She sent a remit to her family back home to help with their expenses.
verb:
- 1. To send money as a payment or to send something back.
- Example: He had to remit the payment for his taxes by the end of the month.
- 2. To cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting (a debt or punishment).
- Example: The bank may remit the late fee if you explain your situation.
- 3. To refer (a matter or decision) to someone for consideration.
- Example: The committee decided to remit the issue to the board for further deliberation.
Etymology
From Latin 'remittere', meaning 'to send back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
remit payment:
To pay an amount due.
remit a sentence:
To cancel a punishment.
remit to authority:
To refer a matter to the appropriate authority.
Related Words
remittance:
A sum of money sent as payment.
remitting:
The action of sending money.
remitter:
A person who sends a remittance.
Slang Meanings of remit
Meaning: To send cash quickly.
Example Sentence: I had to remit some cash to my buddy for the concert tickets.
Meaning: To disregard or overlook something.
Example Sentence: Just remit that error; it’s not that important.