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(<i>n.</i>) A temporary subsidence of a disease or of pain\, as distinguished from intermission, in which the disease completely leaves the patient for a time; abatement.<p>2. (<i>n.</i>) The act of remitting, surrendering, resigning, or giving up.<p>3. (<i>n.</i>) Discharge from that which is due; relinquishment of a claim, right, or obligation; pardon of transgression; release from forfeiture, penalty, debt, etc.<p>4. (<i>n.</i>) Diminution of intensity; abatement; relaxation.<p>5. (<i>n.</i>) The act of sending back.<p>6. 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