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remission
a period when disease symptoms lessen or disappear
In more detail
1. (noun) a reduction in the severity or symptoms of a disease, especially cancer
2. (noun) forgiveness or cancellation of a debt, fine, or punishment
Examples
- 1. After months of treatment, the patient went into remission and no longer showed signs of cancer.
- 2. The bank offered a remission of the late fees if he paid the full amount by the end of the month.
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