Examples of “remission” in a Sentence

noun A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.

• Her cancer has been in remission for three years.
• After treatment, the doctors said his illness was in remission.
• She celebrated each year of remission with a small family dinner.

noun A reduction in a prison sentence, often for good behavior.

• He was released early thanks to remission for good conduct.
• The prisoner earned remission of six months by following all the rules.
• Good behavior can lead to remission, meaning a shorter time behind bars.

noun The forgiveness or canceling of a debt, fine, or offense.

• The court granted remission of part of the fine.
• The bank announced remission of the late fees for customers affected by the storm.
• The king's remission of the debt allowed the poor farmers to keep their land.