Dismission: meaning, definitions and examples

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dismission

 

[ dɪsˈmɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

The act of dismissing or being dismissed from a job; termination of employment.

Synonyms

dismissal, sacking, termination.

Examples of usage

  • He faced dismission from the company after repeated warnings about his performance.
  • Her dismission came as a shock to her colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The act of officially ending a legal case or claim.

Synonyms

closure, resolution, termination.

Examples of usage

  • The dismission of the lawsuit was a relief for both parties involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismission" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demissão

🇮🇳 निरसन

🇩🇪 Entlassung

🇮🇩 pemecatan

🇺🇦 звільнення

🇵🇱 zwolnienie

🇯🇵 解雇

🇫🇷 licenciement

🇪🇸 despido

🇹🇷 işten çıkarma

🇰🇷 해고

🇸🇦 إقالة

🇨🇿 propuštění

🇸🇰 prepustenie

🇨🇳 解雇

🇸🇮 odpuščanje

🇮🇸 uppsögn

🇰🇿 қызметтен босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılma

🇲🇽 despido

Etymology

The word 'dismission' originated from the Latin word 'dissimissio', which means sending away or dismissal. Over time, it evolved into the English word we use today. The concept of dismission has been present in workplaces and legal settings for centuries, reflecting the importance of formal endings and terminations in various aspects of life.

See also: dismissal, dismissed, dismissing, dismissive.