Meaning & Definition of word "Dismissal"

Dismissal

/dɪsˈmɪs.əl/

1. The act of dismissing or the state of being dismissed.
- Example: The teacher announced the dismissal of the students early due to the snowstorm.
2. A legal term referring to the termination of a case or a lawsuit.
- Example: The judge ordered the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
3. The act of rejecting or disregarding an idea, proposal, or piece of evidence.
- Example: Her quick dismissal of his concerns made him feel unvalued.
4. The act of relieving someone from their duties or job.
- Example: The company's financial troubles resulted in the dismissal of several employees.
5. An official notification or order that ends someone's employment.
- Example: His dismissal from the firm came as a shock to his colleagues.

Derived from the Latin 'dismissus', past participle of 'dimmer' meaning 'to send away'.

dismissal from duty:

The act of being officially released from job responsibilities.

dismissal of a case:

Referring to a legal case that is thrown out of court.

mass dismissal:

A large-scale firing of employees, often due to company restructuring.

dismiss:

To send away or allow to leave.

discharge:

The act of letting someone leave, especially from employment or service.

terminate:

To bring to an end or stop.

Meaning: Getting the boot

Example Sentence: He got the boot after missing too many deadlines.

Meaning: Show the door

Example Sentence: They showed him the door after his repeated absences.