noun dismission.
2. dismiss ·vt to send away; to give leave of departure; to cause or permit to go; to put away.
3. dismiss ·vt to lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.
4. dismiss ·vt to discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.