dismissal
[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dismissals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of sending someone away.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.
Noun
Examples
No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismissal if he found him in company with one of these touts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dismissal” mean?
The act of sending someone away.
Is “dismissal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.