demit

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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.

From Time Magazine Archive

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.

The Court of Arches now issued a suspension against the accused, and condemned them to prison when they continued to officiate, until they declared themselves ready to obey or to demit their office.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.

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.

So that La Mettrie had to demit; to get out of France rather in a hurry, lest worse befell.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas