demission

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Pronunciation

/dɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ (UK)

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/dɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ (UK) · /dəˈmɪʃən/ (US)

Definition of demission

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noun

(archaic)Resignation; abdication.

“And that this demission of our royal authority may have the more full and solemn effect, and none pretend ignorance, we give [our cousins authority] ... in our name and behalf, publicly, and in their presence, to renounce the Crown, guidance, and government of this our kingdom of Scotland.”
“She had just slipped her demission, with a footnote on the young lady's conduct, under the door of Madame.”

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From French démission, from Latin dēmissiō, from dēmittō.

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