dismissal · noun /dɪˈsmɪs.əl/
dismissal (IDEA)
C1 U when someone refuses to consider an idea or opinion
Dictionary example:
I was angered by his dismissal of my worries.
Learner example:
Their dismissal of our proposal was essentially because of our lack of worldwid[e] investments; as everybody knows, we fundamentally concentrate our assets inside the European Union boundaries. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)
dismissal (JOB)
C1 C or U when an employer officially makes someone leave their job
Dictionary examples:
a letter of dismissal
She accused her employers of unfair dismissal.
Learner example:
Another episod[e] of this sort is when Miss K. threatens to leave Darlington Hall because of the dismissal of the two Jewish maids. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
