1. (n.) A temporary subsidence of a disease or of pain, as distinguished from intermission, in which the disease completely leaves the patient for a time; abatement.

2. (n.) The act of remitting, surrendering, resigning, or giving up.

3. (n.) Discharge from that which is due; relinquishment of a claim, right, or obligation; pardon of transgression; release from forfeiture, penalty, debt, etc.

4. (n.) Diminution of intensity; abatement; relaxation.

5. (n.) The act of sending back.

6. (n.) Act of sending in payment, as money; remittance.