demit

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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.

From Time Magazine Archive

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.

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

Neither will Barbaroux demit; he "has sworn to die at his post, and will keep that oath."

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

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.