n. [ L. demissio, fr. demittere. See Demit. ]
Demission of sovereign authority. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
n. [ L. emissio: cf. F. émission. See Emit. ]
Emission theory (Physics),
n. Refusal of pardon. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. producing little emission of atmospheric pollutants;
n. [ F. rémission, L. remissio. See Remit. ]
This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Matt. xxvi. 28. [ 1913 Webster ]
That ples, therefore, . . .
Will gain thee no remission. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]