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dismissal

dismissal [ diss míss'l ] (plural dismissals)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. termination of somebody's employment: the removal of somebody from employment or service

2. notice of termination: an order or notice of termination from employment or service

3. act of sending away: the formal sending away of a person or group
didn't report the incident till after the class's dismissal

4. rejection from consideration: the rejection of something from consideration

5. cricket putting player or team out: the ending of a batsman's or team's innings

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