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remissive

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re⋅mis⋅sive

  [ri-mis-iv]
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–adjective
1. characterized by remission or decrease.
2. producing or granting pardon or remission.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME: bringing about muscle relaxation < ML remissīvus. See remiss, -ive

Related forms:
re⋅mis⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
re⋅mis⋅sive⋅ness, noun
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