Synonyms:
remission, remittal, subsidence
Meaning: an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease); "his cancer is in remission"
Usage examples
I think that here the same word is used for man's dismission of his sins, as is elsewhere used for God's dismission or remission of them.
"Yes, sir, provided this war were approved of by the church and would advance the end I wish to attain--I mean, the remission of my sins."
As for the remission of your sins, we have the archbishop of Paris, who has the very greatest power at the court of Rome, and even the coadjutor, who possesses some plenary indulgences; we will recommend you to him."