remission
US /rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
1.
remissie, teruggang
the temporary or permanent disappearance of a disease or the signs and symptoms of a disease
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The patient's cancer is now in remission.
De kanker van de patiënt is nu in remissie.
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She has been in remission for five years.
Ze is al vijf jaar in remissie.
2.
kwijtschelding, vermindering
the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty
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The student applied for a remission of tuition fees.
De student vroeg om kwijtschelding van collegegeld.
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The court granted a remission of the fine.
De rechtbank verleende kwijtschelding van de boete.