remission
remission Lexical Profile
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• noun
A temporary or permanent diminution or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease, especially cancer, without necessarily indicating a complete cure.
"After six months of intensive chemotherapy, the oncologist confirmed that the patient's lymphoma was in complete remission."
The cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty, or the formal reduction of a prison sentence, especially as a reward for good behavior.
"The prisoner was granted two years' remission for his exemplary conduct and participation in educational programs."
The forgiveness of sins or offenses, particularly within a religious or theological context.
"In the traditional liturgy, the priest pronounces prayers for the remission of sins."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French remission, from Latin remissio ('a sending back, relaxation, forgiveness'), derived from the verb remittere ('to send back, slacken, pardon').