demit

Example Sentences

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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.

From Time Magazine Archive

But no man is entitled to a demit, unless at the time of demanding it he be in good standing and free from all charges.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.

Neither will Barbaroux demit; he "has sworn to die at his post, and will keep that oath."

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

With these restrictions and qualifications, it cannot be doubted that every Master Mason has a right to demit from his lodge at his own pleasure.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.

The right to demit or resign never has, until within a few years, been denied.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.