Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

The investigation's narrow remit had been settled at the outset. Whatever the temptations to broaden it as new facts emerged, the panel adhered firmly to the questions its charter authorized.

As used in the text, what does the word "remit" most nearly mean?

  • A

    send a payment

  • B

    pardon for an offense

  • C

    scope of authority

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  • D

    send back for further consideration

Explanation

The panel sticks to the questions its charter authorizes; "remit" here means scope of authority, not the payment, pardon, or sending-back senses.

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