Monday, March 12, 2012

Word of the Day 3-12-12

Remit:
1. To slacken or relax.

2. To transmit money, a check, etc., as in payment.

3. To abate for a time or at intervals, as a fever.

4. To refrain from exacting, as a payment or service.

5. To pardon or forgive a sin, offense, etc.
Origin: Remit  is derived from the Latin roots re-  meaning "back" and mit  meaning "send," so it literally meant "to send back."

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