dimissory

The bishop issued dimissory letters for the priest's transfer.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to dismissal or release: "dimissory" describes something that pertains to sending away, dismissing, or granting permission to leave. It is most commonly used in ecclesiastical or formal contexts.
   • Granting permission to depart: In ecclesiastical law, "dimissory" refers to letters or documents that authorize a clergy member to move from one diocese to another or to be released from clerical obligations.

Usage Examples

• (Ecclesiastical permission for a clergy member to move.)
• (A formal dismissal of a case.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dimissory letters": a formal document in church law that grants a cleric permission to be ordained or transferred to another diocese.
  • The deacon presented his dimissory letters to the bishop of the neighboring diocese. (Official ecclesiastical authorization.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dismiss (verb): to send away or allow to leave.

  • The teacher dismissed the class early. (Sent away from the classroom.)

• Dismissal (noun): the act of sending away or ending someone's employment.

  • His dismissal from the company was unexpected. (Termination of employment.)

• Dismissive (adj): showing that something is unworthy of serious consideration.

  • She gave a dismissive wave of her hand. (A gesture indicating rejection or indifference.)

Synonyms

• Permissory: granting permission or authorization.
• Release: the act of setting free or allowing to leave.
• Discharge: the formal release of someone from a duty or obligation.

Related Idioms

• "To give someone their dimissory": an archaic expression meaning to formally dismiss or release someone from service or obligation.
  • The general gave the soldier his dimissory after the war ended. (Formally released from military duty.)