Definitions

1. noun

the act of dismissing someone from their job, a decision to stop something, or the act of dismissing or ignoring something

“The company’s dismissal of the employee’s concerns led to a major scandal.”

2. noun

a sudden or unexpected event

“The dismissal of the hurricane warning was criticized as a major mistake.”

3. noun

a decision to dismiss or ignore something

“The court’s dismissal of the case was seen as a major setback for the plaintiff.”

4. noun

the act of dismissing or ignoring something

“The company’s dismissal of the environmental concerns led to a major backlash.”