remission
//rɪˈmɪʃ.ən//
Noun
remissionSingular
remissionsPlural
1
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease, especially cancer.
After months of treatment, the patient's cancer went into remission.
2
The cancellation or reduction of a debt, penalty, or punishment.
The court granted a remission of the fine due to his financial hardship.
3
Forgiveness of sins or wrongdoing, especially in a religious context.
The priest granted remission of sins to those who confessed.