1. A cancellation or extinguishment of all or part of a financial obligation; a release of a debt or claim. [Cases: Release
1. C.J.S. Release §§ 2–3, 5–8, 19.]
conventional remission. Civil law. A remission expressly granted to a debtor by a creditor having capacity to alienate. La. Civ. Code art. 1840.
tacit remission. Civil law. A remission arising by operation of law, as when a creditor surrenders an original title to the debtor. La. Civ. Code art. 1888.
2. A pardon granted for an offense.
3. Relief from a forfeiture or penalty. [Cases: Controlled Substances 189; Forfeitures 9; Penalties 11. C.J.S. Penalties § 22; RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations)§ 32.]
4. A diminution or abatement of the symptoms of a disease.
