Dismissal

/dɪsˈmɪs.əl/

Meaning & Definition

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

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

Getting the boot
He got the boot after missing too many deadlines.
Show the door
They showed him the door after his repeated absences.