dismissal

noun

dis·miss·al dis-ˈmi-səl

Synonyms of dismissal next

: the act of dismissing : the fact or state of being dismissed

Examples of dismissal in a Sentence

numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump

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Vrabel had been the favorite to land the job once New England announced Mayo’s dismissal. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 However, DirecTV and Dish on Thursday both challenged the dismissal of Fubo’s lawsuit in a letter to the judge in the case, saying the settlement doesn’t resolve antitrust issues around Venu that were raised by Fubo in the first place. —

Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 Joe Budden speak on the dismissal of his lewdness charge below. —

Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025 Kerr weighed in on Brown’s dismissal before the Warriors played host to the Kings on Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco. —

Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dismissal

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First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dismissal was in 1778

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dismissal

noun

dis·mis·sal

: removal from a position or service

: the termination of an action or claim usually before the presentation of evidence by the defendant

— involuntary dismissal

: the dismissal of an action by the court because of the plaintiff's failure to pursue his or her case

: the dismissal of an action by the court upon motion of the defendant after presentation of the plaintiff's case made on the grounds that the plaintiff has shown no right to relief

Note: An involuntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) prevents the plaintiff from bringing suit again based on the same claim.

— voluntary dismissal

: the dismissal of an action by the plaintiff

Note: Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), a plaintiff may dismiss an action without a court order anytime before the defendant serves an answer or moves for summary judgment, or by stipulation of the parties. Otherwise, a court order is required. A court-ordered dismissal will not prevent the plaintiff from bringing the action again unless the order so states. A dismissal without a court order will not bar the plaintiff from bringing the action again unless the plaintiff has brought the same action already.

: the cancellation of an indictment, information, complaint, or charge

Note: Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48, the attorney for the government may dismiss the indictment, information, or complaint with the court's approval. The court may also dismiss it if there is unnecessary delay in the government's prosecution of the case.

: a document setting forth the request for a dismissal

plaintiff filed a dismissal

Last Updated: 17 Jan 2025 - Updated example sentences

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