poʊstˈpoʊn pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ ɹɪˈmɑːnd ɹəˈmænd ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n ɹɪˈmɪt ɹiˈmɪt ɹɪˈmɪt ɹiˈmɪt ʃɛlv ˈslæ.kən ˈteɪbəl (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) diminish or abate The pain finally remitted make slack as by lessening tension or firmness forgive God will remit their sins refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision release from (claims, debts, or taxes) The taxes were remitted send (money) in payment remit $25 hold back to a later time let's postpone the exam the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life