■ verb rɪ'mɪt ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted )
1》 refrain from exacting or inflicting (a debt or punishment).
↘ Theology pardon (a sin).
2》 send (money) in payment, especially by post.
3》 refer (a matter for decision) to an authority.
↘ Law send back (a case) to a lower court.
↘ Law send (someone) from one tribunal to another for a trial or hearing.
4》 archaic diminish.
■ noun 'ri:mɪt , rɪ'mɪt
1》 chiefly Brit. the task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization.
2》 an item referred for consideration.
Derivatives
~table adjective
~tal noun
~ter noun
Origin
ME: from L. remiss- , ~tere 'send back, restore'.