1. sent (money) as payment
Usage: past tense of remit
2. forgave or canceled (a debt, punishment, or obligation)
Usage: past tense of remit; formal
3. referred (a matter) to a lower court or authority for consideration
Usage: past tense of remit; legal

Examples

• She remitted the payment to the supplier last week.
• The company remitted funds to their overseas office.
• The judge remitted the fine due to the defendant’s circumstances.
• His sentence was remitted after serving half the term.
• The case was remitted to the lower court for retrial.
• The governor remitted the prisoner’s remaining sentence.