Dismissal: meaning, definitions and examples
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dismissal
[ dɪsˈmɪsəl ]
workplace
The act of officially removing someone from their job; the state of being removed from a job.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She received a dismissal letter from her boss.
- His dismissal came as a shock to the team.
- The dismissal of the employee was due to budget cuts.
legal
The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave; the act of sending someone away; the act of officially ending a court case.
Synonyms
acquittal, discharge, exoneration
Examples of usage
- The judge ordered the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
- The dismissal of the witness angered the prosecution.
sports
The act of sending a player off the field by a referee, usually as a punishment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dismissal of the player for his rough tackling changed the course of the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "dismissal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demissão
🇮🇳 निष्कासन
🇩🇪 Entlassung
🇮🇩 pemecatan
🇺🇦 звільнення
🇵🇱 zwolnienie
🇯🇵 解雇
🇫🇷 licenciement
🇪🇸 despido
🇹🇷 kovulma
🇰🇷 해고
🇸🇦 إقالة
🇨🇿 propuštění
🇸🇰 prepustenie
🇨🇳 解雇
🇸🇮 odpuščanje
🇮🇸 uppsögn
🇰🇿 қызметтен босату
🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება
🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılma
🇲🇽 despido
Word origin
The word 'dismissal' originated from the Latin word 'dismissus', which means 'sent away'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Over the years, 'dismissal' has evolved to encompass various contexts, including workplace, legal, and sports. The concept of dismissal reflects the idea of removal or separation, whether from a job, a legal case, or a sports event.
See also: dismissed, dismissing, dismission, dismissive.