demit
1to resign (a job, public office, etc.); relinquish.
Archaic. to dismiss; fire.
to resign.
Also dimit. (especially in Freemasonry) a written certification of honorable withdrawal or resignation, as from membership.
Origin of demit
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Other definitions for demit (2 of 2)
to put in or send to a lower place.
Obsolete. to lower in status, rank, or esteem; humble.
Origin of demit
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How to use demit in a sentence
Isnard, repentant of that search on which river-bank Paris stood, declares himself ready to demit.
The French Revolution | Thomas CarlyleNeither will Barbaroux demit; he "has sworn to die at his post, and will keep that oath."
The French Revolution | Thomas CarlyleBut no man is entitled to a demit, unless at the time of demanding it he be in good standing and free from all charges.
The Principles of Masonic Law | Albert G. MackeyThe right to demit or resign never has, until within a few years, been denied.
The Principles of Masonic Law | Albert G. MackeyMy own chieftaincy I could demit without regret, knowing that it would fall into your hands.
The Captain of the Janizaries | James M. Ludlow
British Dictionary definitions for demit
/ (dɪˈmɪt) /
to resign (an office, position, etc)
(tr) to dismiss
Origin of demit
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