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Main Entry: dis·miss
Pronunciation: \dis-ˈmis\
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send
Date: 15th century

1 : to permit or cause to leave <dismissed the visitors>
2 : to remove from position or service : discharge <dismissed the thievish servant>
3 a : to reject serious consideration of <dismissed the thought> b : to put out of judicial consideration <dismissed all charges>

dis·mis·sion \-ˈmi-shən\ noun

dis·mis·sive \-ˈmi-siv\ adjective

dis·mis·sive·ly adverb


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