Remitted: meaning, definitions and examples
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remitted
[ rɪˈmɪtɪd ]
payment context
Remitted refers to the act of sending money or a payment, often to settle a debt or fulfill an obligation. This term is commonly used in financial transactions, where individuals or institutions transfer funds to another party. The process of remitting can involve various forms of payment, including checks, bank transfers, or electronic payments. It signifies not just the act of sending, but also the intention behind it, ensuring that the recipient receives what is owed. Remitting is a crucial component in maintaining financial agreements and obligations.
Synonyms
dispatched, sent, transmitted.
Examples of usage
- She remitted the monthly rent on time.
- The company remitted the payment for services rendered.
- He remitted funds to support his family abroad.
Translations
Translations of the word "remitted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 remetido
🇮🇳 प्रेषित
🇩🇪 überwiesen
🇮🇩 dikirim
🇺🇦 переведений
🇵🇱 przesłany
🇯🇵 送金された
🇫🇷 remis
🇪🇸 remitido
🇹🇷 gönderilen
🇰🇷 송금된
🇸🇦 مرسل
🇨🇿 odeslaný
🇸🇰 odoslaný
🇨🇳 汇款的
🇸🇮 poslan
🇮🇸 sendur
🇰🇿 жіберілген
🇬🇪 გაგებული
🇦🇿 göndərilmiş
🇲🇽 remitido
Etymology
The word 'remit' originates from the Latin term 'remittere', which means 'to send back' or 'to restore'. It is composed of the prefix 're-', indicating 'back' or 'again', and 'mittere', meaning 'to send'. This relates closely to the notion of sending payments or funds back to the rightful owner or to settle accounts. The term evolved through Old French before being adopted into the English language in the 15th century. Over time, the meaning of remit has expanded beyond its original financial context, although its primary usage remains closely tied to transactions and obligations. Today, it is widely utilized in legal, financial, and everyday conversational contexts, denoting the act of sending and receiving payments or obligations.