remittal

noun

re·​mit·​tal ri-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce remittal (audio)

Examples of remittal in a Sentence

a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remittal was in 1596

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“Remittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remittal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

remittal

noun
re·​mit·​tal ri-ˈmit-ᵊl How to pronounce remittal (audio)
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