miễn chức

Ông Bộ trưởng đã bị miễn chức vì tham nhũng.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To dismiss from a position; to relieve of a duty: The primary meaning of "miễn chức" is to officially remove someone from their appointed office, job, or official function, often as a disciplinary or administrative measure.
   • To discharge from a post: It implies a formal release from the responsibilities and authority associated with a specific role or title.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ông Bộ trưởng đã bị miễn chức vì tham nhũng. (The Minister was dismissed from his position due to corruption.)
  • Hội đồng quản trị quyết định miễn chức giám đốc. (The board of directors decided to relieve the director of his post.)
  • Viên chức đó bị miễn chức sau cuộc điều tra. (That official was discharged from his post following the investigation.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "miễn chức" carries a formal and administrative tone, typically used in official, governmental, or organizational contexts. It often, but not always, implies a negative reason for the removal, such as failure, misconduct, or restructuring.

Variants and Related Words

• Miễn nhiệm (v): To relieve of a duty or office. This is a more common and general synonym for "miễn chức."

  • Ông ấy đã được miễn nhiệm khỏi chức vụ chủ tịch. (He was relieved of his duty as chairman.)

• Cách chức (v): To dismiss from a position; to strip of a title. This often carries a stronger connotation of punishment or demotion than "miễn chức."

  • Viên tướng bị cách chức vì bất tuân lệnh. (The general was dismissed for insubordination.)

Synonyms

• Dismiss: To remove from a job or position.
• Relieve: To release someone from a duty or post.
• Discharge: To formally release from a job or obligation.

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