demission
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This document is now usually styled a "demit," and should specify the good standing of the bearer at the time of his resignation or demission.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.
In one held at Paris in 1239, he procured the establishment of this regulation, that a voluntary demission of a superior, founded upon just reasons, should be accepted.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
Soon after, he signed his demission in form.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell by Hume, David
Her soul from earth to Heaven lies, Like the ladder of the vision, Whereon go To and fro, In ascension and demission, Star-flecked feet of Paradise.
From Poems by Thompson, Francis
I hope your Royal Highness will now accept of my demission.
From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.
