demission
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of demission
1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin dīmissiōn- (stem of dīmissiō ), equivalent to dīmiss ( us ) ( see dismiss) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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What will be the result upon himself, in his future relations to the Order, of such demission, will constitute the subject of the succeeding chapter.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.
This document is now usually styled a "demit," and should specify the good standing of the bearer at the time of his resignation or demission.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.
In one held at Paris in 1239, he procured the establishment of this regulation, that a voluntary demission of a superior, founded upon just reasons, should be accepted.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
Then were Avignon Emigrations, Papal Aristocrats emigrating over the Rhone River; demission of Papal Consul, flight, victory: re-entrance of Papal Legate, truce, and new onslaught; and the various turns of war.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
Deep was the grief of the brethren of Three Fountains when they were summoned to attend the sacred office of demission which was to shut out Waldo for ever from intercourse with his fellows.
From A Child's Book of Saints by Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath)
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