Pretermission (Noun)
Meaning
Letting pass without notice.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The pretermission of the minor offense allowed the student to avoid detention.
- Her pretermission of the rude comment was seen as a sign of maturity and understanding.
- The pretermission of the small mistake in the report saved the team from further scrutiny.
- The judge's pretermission of the minor infraction resulted in a lighter sentence for the defendant.
- The teacher's pretermission of the tardy student's excuse allowed the class to proceed without interruption.