dismissal

American  

[dis-mis-uhl] / dɪsˈmɪs əl /

Also dismission

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nondismissal noun
• predismissal noun
• redismissal noun

Etymology

Origin of dismissal

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

Example Sentences

"The rise of AI deepfakes and the dismissal of real footage are two sides of the same coin," said Sofia Rubinson, of misinformation watchdog NewsGuard.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

When Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox addressed the club's players after Ruben Amorim's dismissal on 5 January and told them the aim was Champions League qualification, he was sending out a message.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In 2023, Donner filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., court that contended his dismissal was linked to several instances in which he challenged the veracity of the network’s coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The Texas federal court cited lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim against various defendants in its dismissal ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Rule one: disparaging remarks are punishable by early dismissal.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman