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remission

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

The cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.

The fictional petition requested remission of a penalty imposed after the dispute.

Dictionary practice example.

Remission of a fictional storage charge later reduces the amount owed for materials the closure prevented their owner from collecting.