dismissal

Also dis·mis·sion

[dis-mis-uhl]

noun

1. an act or instance of dismissing.

2. the state of being dismissed.

3. a spoken or written order of discharge from employment, service, enrollment, etc.

Other Word Forms

• nondismissal noun
• predismissal noun
• redismissal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dismissal¹

First recorded in 1800–10; dismiss + -al ²

Example Sentences

Ms Griffin-Williams says her dismissal as S4C's chief content officer and the publicity surrounding it means her career in the broadcasting industry has been "destroyed" and she has been "forced to undertake part-time, self-employed work".

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Routh tried to dismiss prospective jurors with law enforcement ties, citing bias but the judge said his reasons were not valid for dismissal.

From BBC

He said the complainant had raised concerns out of "revenge" following her dismissal from Laura Anne Jones' employment.

From BBC

The legislation would be a major shake-up of workers' rights, including protection against unfair dismissal and a ban on "exploitative" zero-hours contracts.

From BBC

The legislation would be a major shake-up of workers' rights, which would include protection against unfair dismissal, and a ban on "exploitative" zero-hours contracts.

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