Remit
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Remit [ri-mit]

NOUN, VERB

Verb

  • Cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting
  • To refer or pass on to someone else

Noun

  • The task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization
Example

“The investigation case was remitted to the other organisation.”

“The activities which were not in his remit were all an utter failure.”

Synonyms

Refrain, Ignore, Overlook, Overpass, Address, Consign, Defer, Abate

Antonyms

Accuse, Advance, Condemn, Irritate, Permit