pre·ter·mit
| \ ˌprē-tər-ˈmit
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pretermitted; pretermitting
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“Pretermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretermit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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pretermit
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pre·ter·mit
| \ ˌprē-tər-ˈmit
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pretermitted; pretermitting
Legal Definition of pretermit
: to let pass without mention or notice — see also pretermitted heir at heir
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The first known use of pretermit was in the 15th century
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