demission

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One of these hospitable pastors was the Rev. Gurdon Saltonstall, of New London, who twenty years later, as governor of the colony, presided at the debate which followed upon the demission of Rector Cutler.

From A History of American Christianity by Bacon, Leonard Woolsey

His demission of office was almost immediately followed by a relaxation of discipline, and by a looseness in the management of the public business.

From The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion by Dent, John Charles

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.

Chamberlain and Fawcett … are using the opportunity to demand the demission of Hartington and the return of Gladstone.

From The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius

“I should like my demission from the army,” said Briónes.

From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various