Legal Definitions - emit

Definition: Emit (verb) means to release or give off something, usually into the air.

Examples:

• The sun emits light and heat.
• The factory emits harmful gases into the atmosphere.
• The speaker emits sound waves that can be heard by the audience.

The examples illustrate how emit means to release or give off something. The sun emits light and heat, which are released into the atmosphere. The factory emits harmful gases, which are released into the air and can be harmful to the environment. The speaker emits sound waves, which are released into the air and can be heard by the audience.