n. [ L. demissio, fr. demittere. See Demit. ] 1. The act of demitting, or the state of being demitted; a letting down; a lowering; dejection. “Demission of mind.” Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
Demission of sovereign authority. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Resignation of an office. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]