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dismissal Definition

dis·missal (dis mis′əl)

noun

  1. a dismissing or being dismissed
  2. an order for the dismissing of someone
Also Archaicdismission dis·mis′·sion (-mis̸h′ən)
dismissal Synonyms

dismissal

n.

  1. Freedom

    release, liberation, dissolution; see freeing.

  2. Discharge

    deposition, displacement, expulsion; see removal 1.

dismissal Law Definition

n

  1. The termination of a legal proceeding by the judge, before a trial or hearing, typically on the grant of a motion to dismiss by the adverse party, or because the claimant failed to proceed with the action or comply with an order of the court, or because the claimant has agreed to end the proceeding. 
  2. Of employment, the firing of an employee.
dismissal without prejudice
A dismissal that allows the claimant to bring the same claim again at some time in the future, within any applicable period of limitations.
dismissal with prejudice
A dismissal that bars the claimant from bringing the claim again at any time in the future.
involuntary dismissal
A dismissal of a claim that the claimant desired to pursue.
voluntary dismissal
A dismissal by the claimant or with the claimant’s consent to  withdraw the claim.
dismissal Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • justify: The employer must act reasonably in deciding that the reason is sufficient to justify dismissal.
  • claim: A: Clearly the employe, with over a year's service, can claim unfair dismissal.
  • warrant: In certain circumstances other matters not listed above may also be considered serious enough to warrant summary dismissal.

Preposition: on

  • ground: An elected representative also has the right not to suffer any detriment short of dismissal on the grounds of their status or activities.

Adjective modifier

  • unfair: He is meeting the £ 2,500 bill to former Manager Brian Hughes for unfair dismissal.
  • constructive: How are claims for breach of contract or constructive dismissal handled?
  • wrongful: For wrongful dismissal or other breaches of contract, up to £ 25,000 can be awarded.
  • discriminatory: Does the failure to investigate give grounds for constructive discriminatory dismissal?
  • instant: Those who fail such tests could face instant dismissal.
  • automatic: The employe may be able to claim automatic unfair dismissal.

Modifies a noun

  • claim: The upper age limit on unfair dismissal claims will also be removed.
  • compensation: Value of claiming constructive dismissal Compensation in Unfair Dismissal Claims Different remedies apply in unfair dismissal cases to discrimination cases.
  • procedure: This will be carried out in accordance with the School's dismissal procedure.
  • redundancy: The implications for no upper age limit on unfair dismissal and/or redundancy claims.

Noun used with modifier

  • redundancy: Using staff flexibility ( within reasonable limits ) should maximize opportunities to avoid redundancy dismissals.
  • summary: Summary dismissal has become standard practice for avoiding employer based maternity pay.

Preposition: of

  • employe: This means that the employment tribunal cannot find the dismissal of the employe to be unfair.

Preposition: under

  • era: It is to be pleaded in addition to a claim under SDA and as an alternative to unfair dismissal under the ERA.

Preposition: with

  • disgrace: REHABILITATION PERIOD Ten Years SENTENCE A sentence of cashiering, discharge with ignominy or dismissal with disgrace from Her Majesty's service.

Preposition: for

  • redundancy: This is especially so in cases of dismissals for redundancy, even where the employer has gone into administration.