pre·ter·mis·sion \ˌprēd.ə(r)ˈmishən, -ētə(-\noun (-s) Etymology: Latin praetermission-, praetermissio, from praetermissus (past participle of praetermittere) + -ion-, -io -ion 1.: the act or an instance of pretermitting : omission 2.: paraleipsis 3.Roman & civil law: a passing over in silence by a testator of an apparent heir