The archbishop was . . . remitted to his liberty.
Hayward.
3. (Com.) To transmit or send, esp. to a distance, as money in payment
of a demand, account, draft, etc.; as, he remitted the amount by mail.
4. To send off or away; hence: (a) To refer or direct (one) for
information, guidance, help, etc. "Remitting them . . . to the works of
Galen." Sir T. Elyot. (b) To submit, refer, or leave (something) for
judgment or decision. "Whether the counsel be good I remit it to the
wise readers." Sir T. Elyot.