demit

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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.

From Time Magazine Archive

A few Grand Lodges have denied the right of a Mason permanently to demit from the Order.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.

But no man is entitled to a demit, unless at the time of demanding it he be in good standing and free from all charges.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.

Argentum cupidus fuluo secernit ab auro, Et plumbi lentam demit utrique moram.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

With these restrictions and qualifications, it cannot be doubted that every Master Mason has a right to demit from his lodge at his own pleasure.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.