sub·miss

[suhb-mis]
adjective Archaic.

Origin:
1560–70; < Latin submissus (past participle of submittere to submit)

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submiss (səbˈmɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  docile; submissive
2.  soft in tone
 
[C16: from Latin submissus lowered, gentle, from submittere to reduce, from sub- + mittere to send]

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They recommend that agencies apply feedback to future file submiss ions, as well, to prevent issues from recurring.
Electronic submiss ions are granted immediate coverage and receive a discounted fee.
Standard application submiss ion and receipt dates apply.
From there, the appropriate applications are completed electronically for submiss ion to program sponsors.
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