demit

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɪt/

verb (demits, demitting, demitted)

[with object] formal
  • resign from (an office or position): arguments within his congregation led to his demitting his post

Derivatives

demission

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

early 16th century (in the sense 'dismiss'): from French démettre, from dé- 'away from' + mettre 'put'