Dismiss /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Dismissed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dismissing

1. To send away; to give leave of departure; to cause or permit to go; to put away.

   He dismissed the assembly.

   Dismiss their cares when they dismiss their flock.

   Though he soon dismissed himself from state affairs.

2. To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.
3. To lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.

1. Dismission. [Obs.]