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Dismissal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Dismissal refers to the act of sending someone away or removing them from a position, job, or situation. It can also mean rejecting an idea or claim as unimportant.

dismissal

/dɪˈsmɪsəl/ /dɪsˈmɪsəl/

Definition:

The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave, or the termination of employment.

Synonyms:

termination, discharge, expulsion, release

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

hiring, retention

Common Collocations:

unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, summary dismissal

Derivatives:

dismiss, dismissive, dismissible

Usage Tips:

Use "dismissal" to refer to formal termination from a job or the act of sending someone away.

Common Phrases:

summary dismissal, constructive dismissal, face dismissal

Etymology:

From Old French "dismisser," meaning "send away," derived from Latin "dimittere."

Examples:

  • 1. The manager announced her dismissal after the meeting.
  • 2. His unfair dismissal led to a legal dispute with the company.
  • 3. The teacher’s dismissal of the class was abrupt.
  • 4. The court ruled his dismissal was unjustified.

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