demission
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What will be the result upon himself, in his future relations to the Order, of such demission, will constitute the subject of the succeeding chapter.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey
Barrere proposes a middle course:—Will not perhaps the inculpated Deputies consent to withdraw voluntarily; to make a generous demission, and self-sacrifice for the sake of one's country?
From The French Revolution by Thomas Carlyle
In the latter, as in the former case, what we have is merely the demission to the determination of the court of the question whether certain acts and claims are consistent with law.
From The Future of International Law by L. (Lassa) Oppenheim
This document is now usually styled a "demit," and should specify the good standing of the bearer at the time of his resignation or demission.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey
“I should like my demission from the army,” said Briónes.
From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various
