demit
1[dih-mit]
verb (used with object), de·mit·ted, de·mit·ting.
to resign (a job, public office, etc.); relinquish.
Archaic. to dismiss; fire.
verb (used without object), de·mit·ted, de·mit·ting.
to resign.
noun
Also dimit. (especially in Freemasonry) a written certification of honorable withdrawal or resignation, as from membership.
Origin of demit
1demit
2[dih-mit]
verb (used with object), de·mit·ted, de·mit·ting.
Origin of demit
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Related Words for demit
abandon, abdicate, cede, quit, quitclaim, renounce, resign, surrender, terminate, yieldExamples from the Web for demit
Historical Examples of demit
My own chieftaincy I could demit without regret, knowing that it would fall into your hands.
The Captain of the JanizariesJames M. Ludlow
So that La Mettrie had to demit; to get out of France rather in a hurry, lest worse befell.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVI. (of XXI.)Thomas Carlyle
But no man is entitled to a demit, unless at the time of demanding it he be in good standing and free from all charges.
The Principles of Masonic LawAlbert G. Mackey
The right to demit or resign never has, until within a few years, been denied.
The Principles of Masonic LawAlbert G. Mackey
Yas suh, dey had to have a demit to go any place outside work hours.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former SlavesWork Projects Administration
demit
verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted Scot
Word Origin for demit
C16: from Latin dīmittere to send forth, discharge, renounce, from di- ² + mittere to send
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