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Definition of: remiss
(ri·mis′) adjective
Slack or careless in matters requiring attention; dilatory; negligent; hence, lacking in earnestness or energy. See synonyms under INATTENTIVE. [<L remissus, pp. of remittere send back, slacken. See REMIT.]
—re·miss′ness noun
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