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Definition dismissal in British English

dismissal noun

noun
/dɪsˈmɪs(ə)l/
1

an act of making someone leave their job

Example

The investigation led to five dismissals.

Example

She is bringing a case of unfair dismissal against the company.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
2

a refusal to accept that something might be true or important

Example

the committee's dismissal of their complaints

Synonyms and related words
refusal silence denial
3

an order telling people that they can leave a place

Example

the dismissal of jurors

Synonyms and related words
permission consent approval
4

a decision by a judge that a court case should not continue

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition dismissal in British English