Remit (noun) – The task or area of activity which a person has responsibility for

(Pronounced ree-mit)

To remember the definition of the word remit, use the following mnemonic:

She couldn't reach the oven mitts (remit) and so couldn't take the buns out of the oven and complete the task which she was responsible for.

Examples of remit (noun) in a sentence

Such decisions are outside the remit of my job role.

In future, hiring staff will fall within the remit of the area manager.

Helping customers and stocking shelves are all part of my remit.