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单词 pretermitted
释义

pretermit

verb

pre·​ter·​mit ˌprē-tər-ˈmit How to pronounce pretermit (audio)
pretermitted; pretermitting

transitive verb

1
: to leave undone : neglect
2
: to let pass without mention or notice : omit
3
: to suspend indefinitely
the grand jury voted to pretermit the case

Word History

Etymology

Latin praetermittere, from praeter by, past + mittere to let go, send

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

pretermit

transitive verb

pre·​ter·​mit ˌprē-tər-ˈmit How to pronounce pretermit (audio)
pretermitted; pretermitting
: to let pass without mention or notice see also pretermitted heir at heir

History and Etymology for pretermit

Latin praetermittere, from praeter by, past + mittere to let go, send

pretermitted

verb

past tense of pretermit
as in omitted

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • omitted
  • disregarded
  • ignored
  • neglected
  • passed over
  • failed
  • slighted
  • overlooked
  • forgot
  • overpassed
  • defaulted
  • slid
  • slipped
  • skipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • remembered
  • observed
  • did
  • heeded
  • practised
  • executed
  • minded
  • performed
  • practiced
  • satisfied
  • kept
  • discharged
  • fulfilled
  • met
  • carried out
  • complied (with)
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