remit

(noun) the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with. Example: "They set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life."

(noun) (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court). Synonyms: remission, remitment.

(verb) send (money) in payment. Example: "Remit $25."

(verb) hold back to a later time. Synonyms: postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, put off. Example: "Let's postpone the exam."

(verb) release from (claims, debts, or taxes). Example: "The taxes were remitted."

(verb) refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision. Synonyms: remand, send back.

(verb) forgive. Example: "God will remit their sins."

(verb) make slack as by lessening tension or firmness. Synonyms: slacken.

(verb) diminish or abate. Example: "The pain finally remitted."