# dismissal

**Pronunciation:** /dɪsˈmɪsəl/ · dis-MIS-ul

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- The court granted the dismissal of the lawsuit.

## Synonyms

- firing — More common and less formal than dismissal.
- termination — A neutral term for ending employment.
- discharge — Often used in military or official contexts.
- repudiation — Formal rejection of a claim or obligation.

## Antonyms

- hiring — The act of employing someone.
- reinstatement — The act of restoring someone to their former position.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- unfair dismissal — She is suing the company for unfair dismissal.
- summary dismissal — He was given summary dismissal for gross misconduct.
- dismissal from employment — The report detailed the reasons for his dismissal from employment.
- dismissal of charges — The prosecution requested the dismissal of charges.

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