dimissory

adjective

dim·​is·​so·​ry

ˈdiməˌsōrē,

-sȯr-,

-ri sometimes də̇ˈmisər- or dīˈm-

: dismissing or granting leave to depart

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin dimissorius dimissory and commendatory, from Late Latin, submitting a matter to a higher court, from Latin dimissus (past participle of dimittere to dismiss) + -orius -ory

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