(law) The right possessed by an heir or legatee of transmitting to his successor(s) any inheritance, legacy, right, or privilege, to which he is entitled, even if he should die without enjoying or exercising it.
(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group.
“You are witnessing the first public demonstration of the transmission of data from a computer into outer space for relay via a communications satellite.”
“Walls or partitions shall be constructed and installed in such a manner as to prevent the transmission of dust to adjacent areas.”
“Come spend the evening or afternoon watching a transmission of a live performance at the Met.”
transmitter
something that transmits something (in all senses).