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dismissal

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪsl/
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Definition of dismissal

noun

  • 1the act of ordering or allowing someone to leave:their controversial dismissal from the competition
  • the act of removing someone from employment or office; discharge:the dismissal of an employee a claim for unfair dismissal
  • Cricket an instance of ending a batsman’s innings or of having one’s innings ended:the dismissal of a batsman
  • 2the act of treating something as unworthy of serious consideration; rejection:the government’s dismissal of the report
  • Law a decision not to continue hearing a case:the dismissal of the appeal

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Definition of dismissal in the US English dictionary
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