Dismiss
/dɪsˈmɪs/noun
To reject or send away from consideration.
Did you know?In legal contexts, a 'dismissal' can evoke the ancient practice of banishing individuals from society without trial, a powerful act reflecting the weight of judgement.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dīmittere
“To send away or release.”
Old French
Old French
dismis
“Released or sent away.”
Middle English
Middle English
dismisse
“To send away, dismiss.”
Modern English
English
dismiss
“To reject or send away from consideration.”