demit
1[ dih-mit ]
/ dɪˈmɪt /
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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.
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Definition for demit (2 of 2)
demit2
[ dih-mit ]
/ dɪˈmɪt /
verb (used with object), de·mit·ted, de·mit·ting.
to put in or send to a lower place.
Obsolete. to lower in status, rank, or esteem; humble.
Origin of demit
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British Dictionary definitions for demit
demit
/ (dɪˈmɪt) /
verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted Scot
to resign (an office, position, etc)
(tr) to dismiss
Word Origin for demit
C16: from Latin dīmittere to send forth, discharge, renounce, from di- ² + mittere to send
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