■ noun
1》 the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.
↘ Brit. the reduction of a prison sentence, especially as a reward for good behaviour.
2》 a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain.
3》 Theology forgiveness of sins.
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. remissio(n-) , from remittere (see remit ).