REMISSION

In the civil law. A release of a debt. It is conventional, when It is expressly granted to the debtor by a creditor having a capacity to alienate; or tacit, when the creditor voluntarily surrenders to his debtor the original title, under private signature constituting the obligation. Civ. Code La. art 2195. "Remission" also means forgiveness or condonation of an offense or … [Read more...] about REMISSION

In French law. The release of a debt. … [Read more...] about REMISE DE LA DETTE

A French word which literally means a surrendering or returning a debt or duty. 2. It is frequently used in this sense in releases; as, remise, release and forever quit-claim. In the French law the word remise is synonymous with our word release. … [Read more...] about REMISE

In English law. Officers of the exchequer, whose duty it ia to put in remembrance the lord treasurer and the justices of that court of such things as are to be called and dealt in for the benefit of the crown. Jacob. … [Read more...] about REMEMBRANCERS

The remembrancer of the city of London is parliamentary solicitor to the corporation, and is bound to attend all courts of aldermen and common council when required. Pull Laws & Oust. Lond. 122. … [Read more...] about REMEMBRANCER