remittal

noun

re·​mit·​tal ri-ˈmi-tᵊl 

: remission

Synonyms

• absolution
• amnesty
• forgiveness
• pardon
• remission

Examples of remittal in a Sentence

a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins

Word History

Etymology

remit entry 1 + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

remittal

noun

re·​mit·​tal ri-ˈmit-ᵊl 

: remission