n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English dimise, from Anglo-French demise, feminine of demis, past participle of demettre to dismiss, from Latin demittere to send down, from de- + mittere to send
Date: 15th century
1 : the conveyance of an estate
2 : transfer of the sovereignty to a successor
3 a : DEATH b : a cessation of existence or activity c : a loss of position or status