1. the act of dismissing or the state of being dismissed; removal from office or employment
Usage: formal; often used in legal or administrative contexts
2. rejection or refusal to consider something; the act of setting aside or disregarding
Usage: formal; archaic or literary

Examples

• The dismission of the employee was announced without warning.
• His dismission from the committee came after the scandal.
• The court ordered the dismission of all charges against the defendant.
• Her dismission of his concerns proved to be a serious mistake.
• The dismission of the case was based on insufficient evidence.
• After years of service, his sudden dismission shocked the entire department.