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