remittal

/rɪˈmɪtəl/
noun
  1. The act of sending money, especially as payment or to settle a debt.
    • The company processed the remittal of the monthly subscription fees.
    • The remittal of the invoice was delayed due to a bank holiday.
    • She arranged the remittal of funds to her family overseas.
  2. The act of canceling or reducing a debt, penalty, or punishment.
    • The judge ordered a remittal of the fine because of the defendant's financial hardship.
    • A full remittal of the debt was granted after the error was discovered.
    • The charity sought a remittal of the late fees for the struggling family.
  3. The act of sending a case back to a lower court for further action.
    • The appellate court ordered a remittal of the case for a new trial.
    • After the appeal, a remittal was issued to the district court.
    • The remittal of the lawsuit meant the lower court had to reconsider the evidence.