remit
n.the area of work or the set of responsibilities that a person or group is officially given to handle.
n.the specific area of responsibility or authority within which a person or organisation operates. Often refers to the scope of a task or the limits of a mandate.
“The marketing team's remit is to increase brand awareness.”
“The committee argued that investigating the new policy was outside their official remit.”
“While the central bank's primary remit is to maintain price stability, it must also consider the broader implications of its interest rate decisions on national employment levels.”
Commonly used in British English; often appears in the singular with 'within' or 'outside'.
“It seemed one-sided and used sensational language, such as likening medication to corporal punishment.” A Channel 4 spokesperson said the channel had a remit to stimulate public debate and challenge the status quo.”
“Appointed in July 2025, Edu's remit included Greek side Olympiacos and Portuguese club Rio Ave, who are also owned by Marinakis.”
From Middle English remitten, from Latin remittere (“to send, send back”). Compare Old French remettre, remetre, remitter.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.