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Vocabulary Entry
remission
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A reduction or absence of symptoms of a disease.
Example Sentences
"After months of treatment, the patient's cancer was in remission."
"The doctor explained that remission can be temporary or permanent."
"Many people with chronic illnesses hope for remission."
V
verb
To send back, give up, or remit; to restore someone to a former state.
Example Sentences
"The bank decided to remit the late fees on the account."
"She asked the committee to remit her previous penalties."
"They agreed to remit the charges after reviewing the case."