1. a person who sends money to another person or place
Usage: finance; banking
2. a person who forgives or cancels a debt, penalty, or punishment
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The remitter must provide identification when sending the wire transfer.
• As the remitter of the funds, she kept a copy of the receipt.
• The bank requires the remitter’s signature on all international transfers.
• The judge acted as remitter of the excessive fine.
• The remitter decided to cancel the outstanding debt.
• Foreign workers often serve as remitters, sending money home to their families.