submission

submission sub‧mis‧sion [səbˈmɪʆn] noun

1. [uncountable] the act of giving a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve:

• The deadline for the submission of proposals is May 1st.

2. [countable] a plan, piece of writing etc that is given to someone in authority for them to consider or approve:

• The Automobile Association put forward strong environmental proposals in its budget submission.

3. [countable] LAW a request or suggestion that is given to a judge or court for them to consider:

• The court heard submissions from two Dutch companies.

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submission UK US /səbˈmɪʃ^ən/ noun

► [U] the act of formally sending a document, plan, etc. to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it: submission to sb/sth »

The Audit Committee has reviewed the financial statements prior to submission to the Board for approval.

submission of sth »

The treaty stipulates basic standards for electronic submission of patents.

► [C] a document, plan, etc. that is formally sent to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it: »

The budget submission from the Trades Union Congress calls for the cash to be channelled to manufacturers via regional development agencies.

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The deadline for bid submissions is May 12th.

► [C] LAW a suggestion or request that is given to a judge who is asked to make a decision about it: »

The judge upheld that submission, and the respondents were found not guilty.