demission Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*mis"sion noun

Etymology

L. demissio, fr. demittere. See Demit.

Definitions

1. The act of demitting, or the state of being demitted; a letting down; a lowering; dejection. "Demission of mind." Hammond.

   Demission of sovereign authority. L'Estrange.

2. Resignation of an office. Scot.