Cashiered: meaning, definitions and examples

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cashiered

 

[kæʃɪrd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

military context

To cashier someone is to dismiss them from their military position, typically for disciplinary reasons. This action can involve the removal of rank and privileges, often due to misconduct.

Synonyms

discharged, dismissed, expelled.

Examples of usage

  • He was cashiered for insubordination.
  • The officer was cashiered after the investigation.
  • She faced the possibility of being cashiered after the scandal.
Context #2 | Verb

general usage

In general usage, to cashier someone can also mean to remove them from a position of responsibility or authority, particularly in a formal setting.

Synonyms

fired, removed, sacked.

Examples of usage

  • The company cashiered several employees during the restructuring.
  • He was cashiered from his role as manager after the incident.
  • Many were cashiered due to budget cuts.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from the French word 'caissier,' which means 'keeper of the money.'
  • Originally used in a military context, it meant to dismiss a soldier from service dishonorably.

Military History

  • Cashiering is often linked to the historical practices in the military where serious offenses could lead to dishonorable discharge.
  • Throughout various wars, officers who disobeyed orders often faced the punishment of being cashiered, which was a way to maintain discipline.

Legal Context

  • In modern terms, corporate environments use 'cashiered' to refer to the termination of an employee for misconduct.
  • It can also reflect the way organizations manage compliance and ethical behavior among employees.

Cultural References

  • The concept of being cashiered appears in various movies and books showcasing military life, often portraying the struggles characters face with authority.
  • In popular culture, when characters are 'cashiered,' it highlights themes of honor, betrayal, and redemption.

Psychology

  • The emotional impact of being cashiered can leave individuals dealing with feelings of shame and loss, affecting their self-esteem.
  • Psychological studies have explored how terminations like cashiering can lead to challenges in mental health and social interactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cashiered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expulso

🇮🇳 बर्खास्त

🇩🇪 entlassen

🇮🇩 dipecat

🇺🇦 звільнений

🇵🇱 zwolniony

🇯🇵 解雇された

🇫🇷 révoqué

🇪🇸 despedido

🇹🇷 işten çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 해고된

🇸🇦 مفصول

🇨🇿 propuštěný

🇸🇰 prepustený

🇨🇳 被解雇

🇸🇮 odpuščen

🇮🇸 rekinn

🇰🇿 қызметтен босатылған

🇬🇪 გადაყვანილი

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 despedido