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Meaning of dismissal
The act of removing someone from a position or job.
Etymology of dismissal
The word "dismissal" comes from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away") and "mittere" (meaning "to send"), and the Old French word "desmettre" (meaning "to send away")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of sending someone away or removing them from a position
Synonyms
rejection
termination
firing
layoff
discharge
removal
expulsion
ousting
sacking
axing
letting go
release
exemption
exclusion
ejection
deportation
banishment
repudiation
renunciation
abandonment
desertion
resignation
relinquishment
surrender
withdrawal
rejection
refusal
denial
repulsion
dismissal
cashiering
defenestration
displacement
dislodgment
elimination
eviction
extrusion
dismissal
rejection
termination
separation
severance
discharge
disbandment
dissolution
dismantling
Definitions
- The act of ending someone's employment or appointment
- The act of rejecting or refusing something, such as a proposal or an idea
- A formal statement or document ending someone's employment or appointment
Usage Examples
- The company's dismissal of the CEO was met with surprise and outrage from investors
- The teacher's dismissal of the student's question was seen as unfair and unprofessional
- The government's dismissal of the proposal was based on concerns about its potential impact on the environment
Antonyms
retention
continuation
preservation
maintenance
upkeep
conservation
protection
defense
support
approval
acceptance
ratification
confirmation
validation
sanction
authorization
appointment
hiring
employment
reinstatement
restoration
reappointment
reengagement
reemployment