1. a temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
Usage: medical
2. the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty
Usage: formal
3. the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an offense or wrongdoing
Usage: formal; religious

Examples

• The cancer patient has been in remission for two years.
• Her symptoms showed signs of remission after starting the new treatment.
• The bank granted a remission of the late fees.
• He applied for remission of his student loan debt.
• The priest spoke about the remission of sins through prayer.
• The judge considered remission of the fine due to the defendant’s circumstances.
• Complete remission means no detectable signs of the disease remain.