Dismissal (Noun)
Meaning 1
Permission to go; the sending away of someone.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Official notice that you have been fired from your job.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A judgment disposing of the matter without a trial.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The court granted the defendant's motion for dismissal, ruling that the plaintiff had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims.
- The judge's dismissal of the case was met with relief by the defendant, but the plaintiff vowed to appeal the decision.
- After reviewing the pleadings, the court entered a dismissal of the lawsuit, finding that the plaintiff had not stated a viable cause of action.
- The parties stipulated to a dismissal of the action, agreeing to settle their differences outside of court.
- The appellate court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the complaint, finding that the plaintiff had failed to exhaust their administrative remedies.
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Meaning 4
The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.