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Antonyms for demission
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-mish-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmɪʃ ən |
Definition of demission
Origin :- 1570s, from French démission, from Latin demissionem "a sending away," noun of action from past participle stem of demittere (see demit).
- As in abdication : noun relinquishment
- As in quitclaim : noun abdication
- As in relinquishment : noun abdication
- There is, however, one case of demission for which a special law has been enacted.
- Extract from : « The Principles of Masonic Law » by Albert G. Mackey
- On the morrow morning, Roland, so long steeped to the lips in disgust and chagrin, sends in his demission.
- Extract from : « Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII » by Various
Synonyms for demission
- abandonment
- abjuration
- abnegation
- abstention
- cancellation
- demission
- denial
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- eschewal
- eschewing
- forbearing
- forswearing
- giving up
- quitclaim
- rebuff
- refusal
- relinquishment
- remission
- renouncement
- renunciation
- repeal
- repudiation
- resignation
- retirement
- sacrifice
- self-abnegation
- self-denial
- self-sacrifice
- spurning
- stepping down
- surrender
- veto
- waiver
- yielding
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