Apr 21, 2010

dismiss

Main Entry: dis·miss 
Pronunciation: \dis-ˈmis\
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send
Date: 15th century
1 : to permit or cause to leave ed the visitors>
2 : to remove from position or service : discharge ed the thievish servant>
3 a : to reject serious consideration of ed the thought> b : to put out of judicial consideration ed all charges>
dis·mis·sion \-ˈmi-shən\ noun
dis·mis·sive \-ˈmi-siv\ adjective
dis·mis·sive·ly adverb