submission
UK: səbˈmɪʃən | US: səbˈmɪʃən
n. the act of submitting or yielding to authority
n. a document or proposal presented for consideration
n. humility or obedience in behavior
The word "submission" originates from Latin submissio, derived from submittere ("to lower, place under"). It combines sub- (under) + mittere (to send). The morpheme sub- implies yielding or being beneath authority, while miss retains its core meaning of "sending" (e.g., ideas or documents). Over time, the term evolved to encompass both literal acts of presenting something (e.g., a submission to a journal) and metaphorical surrender (e.g., submission to rules).
The deadline for paper submissions is next Monday.
His quiet submission to the decision surprised everyone.
Online submission forms simplify the application process.
The tribe’s submission to the new laws was reluctant.
Her essay submission won first prize in the competition.