I. də̇ˈmishən, dēˈ- noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin demission-, demissio, act of sending down, lowering
1. : the act of resigning or giving up (as an office or dignity) : relinquishment
2. : a sending away : dismissal , discharge
a sudden and unexpected demission
II. noun
Etymology: Latin demission-, demissio, act of sending down, lowering, from demissus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. archaic : abasement , degradation
2. obsolete : a lowering of the spirits : dejection