March 12th '12 word

remit

\ ri-MIT \ , verb;

1.

To slacken or relax.

2.

To transmit money, a check, etc., as in payment.

3.

To abate for a time or at intervals, as a fever.

4.

To refrain from exacting, as a payment or service.

5.

To pardon or forgive a sin, offense, etc.