dismission
/dis'miʃn/
dismission is a formal noun for the act of dismissing someone, especially discharge from employment or office. It can also point to the state of having been dismissed, so the word can focus either on the action or the resulting condition. This lesson looks at why dismission sounds official or legal, why dismissal is usually the more common everyday choice, and how a phrase like summary dismission adds the idea of immediate discharge without the usual formalities or notice. Watch the full lesson to learn when this rare word fits naturally.
