CEFR C1

dismissal

noun

Meaning

The act of officially ending someone's employment or a formal rejection of a claim, idea, or request.

Examples

The lawyer argued for the dismissal of the charges due to lack of evidence.
Her abrupt dismissal from the company came as a shock to everyone.

Synonyms: firing, termination, discharge, repudiation

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dismissal (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪsəl/

Definition

The act of officially ending someone's employment or a formal rejection of a claim, idea, or request.

Examples

The lawyer argued for the dismissal of the charges due to lack of evidence.
Her abrupt dismissal from the company came as a shock to everyone.
The court granted the dismissal of the lawsuit.

How to Use dismissal

dismissal of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being rejected or ended. — "The dismissal of the lawsuit was a major victory for the company."
dismissal from (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the position or organization from which someone is removed. — "His dismissal from the team led to widespread protests."

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