Etymology

pretermit

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Today it means: To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Latin praetermitto
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  1. Latin · derived frompraetermitto
  2. English todaypretermit

From Latin praetermitto.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit.

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