remission
noun
Definitions of remission noun
health
- CountableUncountableformal
A period during which a disease's severity is reduced or temporarily ceases to affect an individual.
After years of treatment, his leukemia finally went into remission.
Although her condition is in remission, she still needs regular check-ups.
Doctors were surprised that such a rare cancer could achieve such a long period of remission.
law
- Uncountablelawspecialized
A reduction in the duration of a prison sentence.
She was granted a six-month remission due to her good behavior in prison.
The law stipulates that remission can be considered for cooperative prisoners.
The lawyer is arguing for as much remission as possible for his client.
religion
- Uncountablereligionspecialized
The act of being forgiven for transgressing religious laws or rules.
He prayed to God for remission of his past sins.
In many religions, repentance is an important way to obtain remission of sins.
The pastor declared remission to those who were truly repentant during the ceremony.