dismission

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun official notice that you have been fired from your job
  2. noun the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

Etymology

From dismiss + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dismissal, pink slip

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