dismission

noun

Definition of dismissionnext
as in dismissal

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  1. dismissal
  2. expulsion
  3. firing
  4. discharge
Noun
  • Vrabel had been the favorite to land the job once New England announced Mayo’s dismissal.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • However, DirecTV and Dish on Thursday both challenged the dismissal of Fubo’s lawsuit in a letter to the judge in the case, saying the settlement doesn’t resolve antitrust issues around Venu that were raised by Fubo in the first place.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of dismissal
Noun
  • Jean-Marie challenged the expulsion in court but was finally kicked out in 2018.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
  • That has set up a clash between what Trump’s billionaire advisers need to line their pockets and the broad crackdowns and expulsions that Trump promised voters.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of expulsion
Noun
  • Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Davis consulted Brady prior to making those firings.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of firing
Noun
  • Other symptoms that warrant a call to a provider include: Back pain Fever Frequent or sense of urgency to urinate Urethral discharge Vaginal discharge Possible Treatment Options Abdominal pain while peeing needs to be evaluated and treated by a healthcare provider.
    Patty Weasler, RN, BSN, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • An unconditional discharge, the sentence Merchan imposed on Trump, allows release without any formal punishment or ability to impose punishment at a further date.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of discharge
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