dismissal
/dɪsˈmɪsəl/ · dis·mis·al
noun
- The act of sending someone away. The teacher's dismissal of the student from the classroom was abrupt.
- Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank. The company's dismissal of the CEO led to a major shake-up in the boardroom.
- A written or spoken statement of such an act. The letter of dismissal was delivered to the employee's home address.
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Did you know? The word 'dismissal' has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and education, often carrying a sense of finality and authority.