Define remission. remission synonyms, remission pronunciation, remission translation, English dictionary definition of remission. n. 1. a. The act of remitting. b. A condition or period in which something is remitted. 2. A lessening of intensity or degree; abatement. 3. a. The Supreme Court mandates states to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners without requiring an application. Learn about remission laws, past SC judgments, and new guidelines ensuring transparency and fairness. The meaning of REMISSION is the act or process of remitting. How to use remission in a sentence. If someone who has had a serious disease such as cancer is in remission or if the disease is in remission, the disease has been controlled so that they are not as ill as they were. Brain scans have confirmed that the disease is in remission.
