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demit

verb as in relinquish

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Example Sentences

Isnard, repentant of that search on which river-bank Paris stood, declares himself ready to demit.

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

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.

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

My own chieftaincy I could demit without regret, knowing that it would fall into your hands.

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On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to demit, such as: abandon, abdicate, cede, hand over, quit, and quitclaim.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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