Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Subject to dismissal: Capable of being dismissed, removed from a position, or discharged from employment or service.
   • Able to be disregarded or rejected: Capable of being set aside, rejected, or considered unworthy of serious attention.

Usage

The adjective "dismissible" describes something or someone that can be formally sent away, removed from a role, or legally discharged. It also describes an idea, argument, or claim that is weak enough to be easily rejected or ignored. It is often used in formal, legal, or professional contexts.

Examples

• In employment contexts:
  • His contract stated that he was dismissible with one month's notice.
  • The new policy made all temporary staff dismissible at will.
• In legal or formal contexts:
  • The judge ruled the evidence as dismissible and inadmissible.
  • The mayor has the authority over dismissible appointees.
• Regarding ideas or concerns:
  • Her argument was so flawed that it was easily dismissible.
  • He raised a dismissible objection that did not affect the main issue.

Advanced Usage

• "Legally dismissible": Refers specifically to a status where dismissal is permitted by law or contract.
  • The position was legally dismissible, offering no tenure.
• "Easily dismissible": Emphasizes that something can be rejected with little effort or consideration.
  • The theory was based on speculation and was easily dismissible by experts.

Variants and Related Words

• Dismiss (verb): To order or allow to leave; to discharge from employment or service; to treat as unworthy of consideration.
  • The manager had to dismiss the employee for misconduct.
• Dismissal (noun): The act of dismissing someone or something.
  • The dismissal of the case was a relief to the defendant.
• Indismissible (adjective, rare): Not subject to dismissal. (Note: This is a less common antonym.)

Synonyms

• Terminable: Capable of being terminated or ended.
• Removable: Capable of being removed from a position.
• Dischargeable: Liable to be discharged or released from duty.
• Negligible: So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering (for the "able to be disregarded" sense).

Antonyms

• Tenured: Having a permanent post, especially as a teacher or academic, and not subject to dismissal.
• Indispensable: Absolutely necessary; too important to be without.
• Irremovable: Not able to be removed from a position.

Adjective

1. subject to dismissal
   • appointed and removable by the mayor