remit

[ri-mit, ree-mit] / rɪˈmɪt, ˈri mɪt /

VERB

send, transfer

Synonyms

STRONG

address consign dispatch forward mail pay post route settle ship square transmit

WEAK

make payment

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep receive retain

WEAK

encourage forge

VERB

stop, postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defer

STRONG

abate absolve alleviate amnesty cancel condone decrease delay desist diminish dwindle excuse exonerate forbear forgive halt intermit mitigate moderate modify modulate pardon prorogue reduce relax release repeal reprieve rescind respite shelve sink slack slacken soften stay suspend wane weaken

WEAK

ease up fall away hold off hold up put off

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse advance aggravate allow approve blame carry on censure charge condemn continue develop enlarge expand extend go grow hold incite increase incriminate intensify irritate leave alone magnify permit prolong punish raise rise sentence strengthen worry

WEAK

encourage forge forward keep

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MPs will also consider what changes could be needed to improve the organisation and its communications, resources, and broader role and remit.

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The minister consulted with Lord Scott on the terms of reference for the inquiry and met with the Caldwell family and other parties to discuss its remit.

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The remit included establishing the "extent of any state collusion" in the Glenanne gang's activities.

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In his reply to Farage explaining his decision not to launch an investigation, Sir Laurie said: "It is not within my remit to consider the collective actions of government departments or individuals other than ministers."

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It heard that the quango was "too bureaucratic" and had a narrow interpretation of the opportunities in its remit.

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