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remission

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/rɪˈmɪʃən/ · re-mis-sion

The act of remitting; a reduction or cancellation of a debt, charge, or punishment.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of remitting; a reduction or cancellation of a debt, charge, or punishment.

ادائیگی، چارج یا سزا میں کمی یا ختم کرنے کی کارروائی۔

رعایت

raayat

Colloquial: چھوٹ

Synonyms

forgivenessabsolutionpardonمعافیعفوبخشش

Antonyms

condemnationpenaltypunishmentسزامعاف نہ کرنامجرم قرار دینا

Common Collocations

  • financial remission
  • tax remission
  • remission of sins

Example Sentences

After a thorough review, the company granted a remission on the late fee.

مکمل جائزے کے بعد کمپنی نے دیر سے فیس میں رعایت دی۔

Mukammal jaizay ke baad company ne der se fees mein raayat di.

The remission of the patient's symptoms was a hopeful sign of recovery.

مریض کی علامات کی رعایت صحت یابی کی ایک امید افزا علامت تھی۔

Mareez ki aalaamat ki raayat sehat yaabi ki aik umeed afza aalaamat thi.

Legal remission can often bring significant relief to debtors.

قانونی رعایت اکثر قرض داروں کے لیے نمایاں آرام لا سکتی ہے۔

Qanooni raayat aksar qarz daron ke liye numaayan aaraam la sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

remission vs. remission:Remission (reduction of punishment) is different from remission in a medical context (disappearance of disease symptoms).

Word Family

remit
verbبخش دینا
remiss
adjectiveغافل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'remit' like a 'remission' when debts are forgiven.

Visualize a person lifting a heavy weight off their shoulders as a representation of debt relief.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

غفرانِ خطا کی ہے مجھ پہ مہربانی معافی ملے جو میرے دل کی نشانی

Ghafran-e-khata ki hai mujh pe mehrbani Maafi mile jo mere dil ki nishani

The forgiveness of sin is grace upon me If I am forgiven, it is a sign of my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

غلطی کرنے والے کو معاف کرو

Ghalti karne wale ko maaf karo

Forgive those who err.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "remissio" — a letting go, relaxation, or remitting

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved over centuries from Latin into English, primarily used in the context of relieving a burden or payment.