Definition

To give up a right or claim, often through a formal document.

Example

He decided to remise his claim to the property after much consideration.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that she decided to remise her claim to the property?

Yeah, I heard about that — it seems like a big decision.

I wonder what made her choose to remise instead of holding onto it.

Maybe she just wanted to simplify her life and move on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remise comes from the Old French word 'remis', which is the past participle of 'remettre', meaning to put back or to send back. The prefix 're-' means again, and 'mettre' means to put or place. Thus, 'remise' refers to the act of putting something back or sending it back.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting back' something again — 're-' means again, and 'mettre' means to put. This helps you remember that 'remise' is about returning or sending something back.

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