English
Etymology
From L. demissio, from the verb demitto|demittere.
Pronunciation
(US) IPA: /d��mɪ��n/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ��n|-ɪ��n
Noun
en-noun
#archaic resignation, abdication
#*1820, Sir Walter Scott, The Abbot
#*:And that this demission of our royal authority may have the more full and solemn effect, and none pretend ignorance, we give [our cousins authority] ... in our name and behalf, publicly, and in their presence, to renounce the Crown, guidance, and government of this our kingdom of Scotland.
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