v. de·mit·ted, de·mit·ting, de·mits v.tr. 1. To relinquish (an office or function). 2. Archaic To dismiss. v.intr. To give up an office or position; resign. [Middle English dimitten, to release, from Old French demettre, from Latin dīmittere : dis-, away; see DIS- + mittere, to send.] |
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