C1nounformalworklaw
US/dɪsˈmɪs.əl/
UK/dɪsˈmɪs.əl/
the act of removing someone from their job, or of refusing to consider an idea or case
In context
His dismissal from the company came without any warning.
The union said the dismissal of the workers was unfair.
The judge ordered the dismissal of the case for lack of evidence.
Words that go with dismissal
adjective + noun
- unfair dismissalShe won her claim for unfair dismissal.
- wrongful dismissalThe company paid damages for wrongful dismissal.
- summary dismissalTheft is grounds for summary dismissal.
noun + preposition
- dismissal fromHis dismissal from the team shocked the fans.
- dismissal ofThe dismissal of the charges surprised everyone.
verb + noun
- face dismissalStaff who break the rule face dismissal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
his dismiss from the jobCorrect: his dismissal from the job