REMIT

/ɹɪˈmɪt/ Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Scrabble letter values: R₁E₁M₃I₁T₁ = 7

Definition

noun the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with.
noun (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court). — synonyms: remission, remitment
verb send (money) in payment.
verb hold back to a later time. — synonyms: postpone, prorogue, hold_over, put_over, table, shelve, set_back, defer
verb release from (claims, debts, or taxes).
verb refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision. — synonyms: remand, send_back
verb forgive.
verb make slack as by lessening tension or firmness. — synonyms: slacken
verb diminish or abate.

“they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life”
“remit $25”
“let's postpone the exam”