Definition

A remittal is the act of sending back or returning something, often in a legal or financial context.

Example

The court ordered the remittal of the case to a lower court for further proceedings.

Conversation

Have you heard about the patient's remittal during the treatment?

Yeah, I read that it was a positive sign for their recovery.

That's good to know, I hope it continues that way.

Absolutely, a remittal can really change everything for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remittal is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mittal" (from Latin "mittere", meaning to send). The word refers to the act of sending something back or again, often in the context of payments or obligations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sending again' — 're-' means again, and 'mittal' relates to sending. This helps you remember that remittal refers to the act of sending something back.

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