remittal

[ri-mit-l]

noun

1. a remission.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remittal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; remit + -al ²

Example Sentences

A month later a warrant came down for his release and remittal of the fine.

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It was worth 15,000 taels, that is to say, more than 100,000 francs, and in a fit of generosity the Son of Heaven remitted these to Kinko with the remittal of his sentence.

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Related Words

• allowance 
• benefit 
• bonus 
• coverage 
• earnings 
• fee 
• indemnity 
• pay 
• payment 
• payoff 
• premium 
• profit 
• redress 
• reimbursement 
• remittance 
• remuneration 
• reparation 
• restitution 
• reward 
• salary