remittal

noun

ri-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce remittal (audio)
Definition of remittalnext
as in amnesty
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins

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  1. amnesty
  2. forgiveness
  3. pardon
  4. remission
Noun
  • The following year, Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, granting amnesty to millions of immigrants.
    Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
  • So far, two students have applied for and been granted amnesty under the policy, which took effect Sept. 9, said UA's Dean of Students Melissa Harwood-Rom.
    The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of amnesty
Noun
  • An adverse decision by the court could have much broader implications for student loan forgiveness under other IDR plans, as well.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • While the Department of Education has provided loan forgiveness for millions of Americans, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, which filed the suit, says these students were left out of the loan cancellation plans without due process of law or considering the evidence from these borrowers.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • Perhaps a dual pardon of Hunter Biden and Trump would help that cause.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Another 10 states set up additional barriers, such as requiring a governor's pardon, or barring people with certain felony convictions from voting indefinitely.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • Emma Mon, a mom of 2, found cancer had spread 10 years after her initial remission.
    Abby Roedel, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • These medicines may help prevent disease progression, protect against joint and organ damage, and achieve remission.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of remission
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