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remit

/ɹɪˈmɪt/
noun

  1. Terms of reference; set of responsibilities; scope.

  2. A communication from a superior court to a subordinate court.

Synonymsbrief, responsibility
verb

  1. To transmit or send (e.g. money in payment); to supply.

  2. To forgive, pardon (a wrong, offence, etc.).

  3. To refrain from exacting or enforcing.

    "to remit the performance of an obligation"

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