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