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Plural
remissions
1
a period during which a patient's condition improves and the symptoms seem less severe
- After several rounds of chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission, and the patient began to regain strength and energy.
- The doctor was pleased to report that the patient's autoimmune disease was in remission, with no active symptoms present.
- During remission, it's crucial for patients to continue regular check-ups to monitor for any signs of the condition returning.
- The medication helped bring her chronic illness into remission, allowing her to enjoy a higher quality of life.
- He celebrated his fifth year in remission from leukemia, grateful for the advances in treatment that made his recovery possible.
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the action of forgiving, especially in a religious context
- The priest granted remission of her sins during confession.
- Remission of guilt brought her a sense of peace.
- The sacrament emphasized the importance of remission through repentance.
- He sought remission for past wrongs.
- Remission was pronounced over the congregation.
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the action of referring or transferring a legal case or charge to another court or authority
- The judge ordered remission of the case to a higher court.
- Remission of charges can occur if the matter falls under another jurisdiction.
- The lawyer requested remission of the appeal to a specialized tribunal.
- Remission in law ensures proper handling of cases.
- The court approved remission after reviewing the evidence.
4
the sending of money or payment to someone at another location
- He arranged for remission of wages to his family in the village.
- Remission of funds was made via bank transfer.
- The company facilitated remission of pensions overseas.
- She handled the remission of donations to the charity.
- Remission of fees to another branch took several days.
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