remitment

noun

re·​mit·​ment -itmənt How to pronounce remitment (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of remitmentnext
1
: an act of remitting
2
: a sum of money remitted

Word History

Etymology

remit + -ment

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“Remitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remitment. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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