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dismissal

IPA pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪsl/

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Russian meaning

увольнение, отклонение

English definition

The act of removing someone from their job, or the act of rejecting an idea or claim.

Example

His dismissal from the company came as a shock to everyone.

Collocations

unfair dismissal
constructive dismissal
dismissal from a job
dismissal of a case

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