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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Dismiss \Dis*miss"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dismissed}; p. pr & vb n. {Dismissing}.] [L. dis- + missus, p. p. of mittere to send: cf dimittere OF desmetre F. d['e]mettre. See {Demise}, and cf {Dimit}.] 1. To send away to give leave of departure; to cause or permit to go to put away He dismissed the assembly. --Acts xix. 41. Dismiss their cares when they dismiss their flock. --Cowper. Though he soon dismissed himself from state affairs. --Dryden. 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.
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