Definition of "remissness" [re•miss•ness]

• The characteristic of being remiss; carelessness; negligence; tardiness. (noun)

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• "Sometimes I thought that the fiend followed me, and might expedite my remissness by murdering my companion."
• "I wish to apologize for putting you to the inconvenience of having to come over and apprise me of my remissness."
• "But negligence or remissness on the part of the cruisers stationed to maintain the blockade, may excuse persons, under circumstances, for violating the blockade."