| Front | remit |
|---|---|
| Back | remit noun, verb noun word origin /BrE ˈriːmɪt ; NAmE ˈriːmɪt/ /BrE rɪˈmɪt; NAmE rɪˈmɪt/ [usually singular] ~ (of sb/sth)| ~ (to do sth) (BrE) the area of activity over which a particular person or group has authority, control or influence Such decisions are outside the remit of this committee. In future, staff recruitment will fall within the remit of the division manager. a remit to report on medical services The group has been given a remit to examine ways of improving the local transport system. verb verb forms word origin /BrE rɪˈmɪt ; NAmE rɪˈmɪt/(-tt-)(formal) 1 to send money, etc. to a person or place forward ~ sth to remit funds ~ sth to sb Payment will be remitted to you in full. 2 ~ sth to cancel or free sb from a debt, duty, punishment, etc. cancel to remit a fine to remit a prison sentence see also unremitting reˈmit sth to sb [usually passive] (law) to send a matter to an authority so that a decision can be made The case was remitted to the Court of Appeal. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Complicit kəmˈplɪsɪt com•pli•cit bre adjective word origin in/with
Previous card: Witticism wit‧ti‧cis‧m ˈwɪtəsɪzəm ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm noun countable clever amusing
Up to card list: A Song of Ice and Fire