remission
noun
re·mis·sion ri-ˈmi-shən 
1
: the act or process of remitting
2
: a state or period during which something is remitted
Synonyms
- absolution
- amnesty
- forgiveness
- pardon
- remittal
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Example Sentences
The patient is in remission. a temporary remission of symptoms He was given remission for good behavior.
Recent Examples on the Web Marney White is in remission from a rare autoimmune disease. 
Hartford Courant, 16 May 2022 The 1982 Detroit Cooley graduate found the Divas after going into remission from breast cancer. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 1 May 2022 Calero is now in remission and back to active duty, a journey that resonates with many of his competitors. Rebekah Castor, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Vandrilla, who is in remission, volunteers for Make-A-Wish Connecticut in many ways, including granting over 30 wishes. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 After a bone marrow transplant and experimental CAR T-cell therapy, his cancer has been in remission, The Tribune reported last year. Leto Sapunar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 After spending 25 years in remission, the cancer returned in 2013, and again in 2017. Marisa Dellatto, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 She was initially diagnosed with the disease in 1992, then again in May 2017, after 25 years in remission. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 8 Aug. 2022 In 2019, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but was in remission after receiving treatment. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 See More
Hartford Courant, 16 May 2022 The 1982 Detroit Cooley graduate found the Divas after going into remission from breast cancer. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 1 May 2022 Calero is now in remission and back to active duty, a journey that resonates with many of his competitors. Rebekah Castor, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Vandrilla, who is in remission, volunteers for Make-A-Wish Connecticut in many ways, including granting over 30 wishes. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 After a bone marrow transplant and experimental CAR T-cell therapy, his cancer has been in remission, The Tribune reported last year. Leto Sapunar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 After spending 25 years in remission, the cancer returned in 2013, and again in 2017. Marisa Dellatto, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 She was initially diagnosed with the disease in 1992, then again in May 2017, after 25 years in remission. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 8 Aug. 2022 In 2019, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but was in remission after receiving treatment. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English remissioun "release from obligation, forgiveness," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French remissiun, borrowed from Latin remissiōn-, remissiō "sending back, release, abatement, cancellation (of a debt)" (Late Latin, "forgiveness, as of sins"), from remittere "to send back, release, relax, waive (a debt, punishment)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at remit entry 1
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing remission
Kids Definition
remission
noun
re·mis·sion ri-ˈmi-shən
: a period of time during a serious illness when there are few or no symptoms
Medical Definition
remission
noun
re·mis·sion ri-ˈmish-ən
: a state or period during which the symptoms of a disease are abated
cancer in remission after treatment
compare arrest, cure entry 1 sense 1, intermission Legal Definition
remission
noun
re·mis·sion ri-ˈmi-shən
: the act or process of remitting
remission
noun
as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the remission of sins Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- forgiveness
- amnesty
- pardon
- absolution
- immunity
- remittal
- parole
- exoneration
- vindication
- acquittal
- exemption
- commutation
- indemnity
- exculpation
- condonation
- leniency
- impunity
- clemency
- reprieve
- commuting
- mercy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- punishment
- sentence
- penalty
- conviction
- retribution
- assessment
- charge
- imposition
- condemnation
- fine
- levying
- chastisement
- castigation
- chastening