dismissal
word
Definition
Dismissal is when someone is officially removed from their job or position. It can also mean a decision to reject something, especially a legal case.
Usage & Nuances
Common in work or legal contexts: 'dismissal from work' (job loss), 'summary dismissal' (immediate, often for misconduct), 'dismissal of a case' (legal rejection). More formal than 'firing'. Not used for leaving voluntarily.
Spanish: despido - destitución - desestimaciónPortuguese (BR): demissão - dispensa - rejeiçãoPortuguese (PT): despedimento - dispensa - rejeiçãoChinese (Simplified): 解雇 - 驳回Chinese (Traditional): 解僱 - 駁回Hindi: बर्खास्तगी - निष्कासन - खारिज़ीArabic: فصل - إنهاء الخدمة - رفضBengali: বরখাস্ত - বিতাড়ন (আদালতে)Russian: увольнение - отклонение (дела)Japanese: 解雇 - 却下（法廷）Vietnamese: sa thải - bác bỏ (vụ án)Korean: 해고 - 기각 (법원)Turkish: işten çıkarma - davanın reddiUrdu: برطرفی - مقدمہ خارج کرناIndonesian: pemecatan - penolakan (kasus hukum)
Example Sentences
Her dismissal for misconduct shocked everyone in the office.
natural
There was a lot of debate about the fairness of the dismissal.
natural
The judge ordered the dismissal of the case.
basic
The company announced the dismissal of several employees.
basic
His dismissal was unexpected.
basic
After his sudden dismissal, he struggled to find a new job.
natural