remission, remissive 1. A lessening of the symptoms of a disease, or their temporary reduction or disappearance. 2. A lessening or a reduction in the severity of something: 'The afternoon sun beat down without remission.' 3. A release from a debt, penalty, or obligation. 4. Pardon or forgiveness. 5. An instance or the action of remitting someth... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1319/6