remission of sins

remission of sins
   This phrase (from the Latin remissio, meaning "relaxation" or "sending back") refers to the forgiveness ofsins affected through faith and the sacraments in virtue of the redemptive sacrifice of Christ on the cross. (See CCC 976)

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  • Remission — Re*mis sion (r? m?sh ?n), n. [F. r[ e]mission, L. remissio. See {Remit}.] 1. The act of remitting, surrendering, resigning, or giving up. [1913 Webster] 2. Discharge from that which is due; relinquishment of a claim, right, or obligation; pardon… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • remission — re|mis|sion [rıˈmıʃən] n 1.) [U and C] a period when a serious illness improves for a time in remission ▪ The chemotherapy was successful, and she is now in remission. ▪ The cancer has gone into remission . 2.) [U and C] BrE a reduction of the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • remission — noun 1 (C, U) BrE a reduction of the time that someone has to spend in prison: He was given six months remission for good behaviour. 2 (C, U) a period when an illness improves for a time: go into remission: The cancer has gone into remission. 3… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • remission — noun 1) the remission of all fees Syn: cancellation, setting aside, suspension, revocation; formal abrogation 2) the cancer is in remission Syn: respite, abeyance 3) the wind howled without remission Syn …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • remission — early 13c., forgiveness or pardon (of sins), from O.Fr. remission, from L. remissionem (nom. remissio) relaxation, a sending back, noun of action from pp. stem of remittere slacken, let go, abate (see REMIT (Cf. remit)). Used of diseases since… …   Etymology dictionary

  • remission — ► NOUN 1) the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. 2) Brit. the reduction of a prison sentence, especially as a reward for good behaviour. 3) a temporary lessening of the severity of disease or pain. 4) formal forgiveness of sins …   English terms dictionary

  • remission — [ri mish′ən] n. [OFr < L remissio, a sending back, in LL(Ec), forgiveness of sin < pp. of remittere: see REMIT] the act or an instance of remitting; specif., a) forgiveness or pardon, as of sins or crimes b) cancellation of or release from… …   English World dictionary

  • remission — /ri mish euhn/, n. 1. the act of remitting. 2. pardon; forgiveness, as of sins or offenses. 3. abatement or diminution, as of diligence, labor, intensity, etc. 4. the relinquishment of a payment, obligation, etc. 5. Med. a. a temporary or… …   Universalium

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