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 new leader granted amnesty to soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army who served under the old regime as a display of mercy.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The White House released the names of convicts who were granted amnesty.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of amnesty
Noun
  • The move could provide more options for borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Shares had rallied in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory, as investors figured the company would benefit from more stringent student loan forgiveness policies expected under Trump.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • The president had previously issued 122 commutations and 21 other pardons.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Accepting a pardon carries with it the suggestion of accepting guilt.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • Even more concerning, each subsequent medication attempt further decreases a patient's chance for remission.
    Megan Bruneau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The goal of treatment is remission, where all the signs and symptoms of cancer are gone.4 Cervical cancer treatment options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
    Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of remission
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“Remittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remittal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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