(archaic) Resignation; abdication.

plural of demission

(obsolete) The state or quality of being demiss; humility, submissiveness.

Obsolete spelling of demiss

(archaic) Humble, lowly; abject.

downcast; submissive; humble

Relating to transfer or conveyance. / Tending to lower, depress, or degrade. / (sometimes after the noun modified) Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.