demit
Example Sentences
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Only last October did he formally demit the Presbyterian ministry.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
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.
The right to demit or resign never has, until within a few years, been denied.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.
