remise

verb

re·​mise ri-ˈmīz 

remised; remising

transitive verb

: to give, grant, or release a claim to : deed

Word History

Etymology

Middle English remisen, borrowed from Anglo-French remis, past participle of remettre "to put back, restore (to an earlier title)," going back to Latin remittere "to send back, release, waive (a debt, punishment)" — more at remit entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

remise

transitive verb

re·​mise ri-ˈmīz 

remised; remising

: to give, grant, or release a claim to

Etymology

Middle French remis, past participle of remettre to put back, from Latin remittere to send back