Dimission

/dɪˈmɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of dismissing or resigning from a position; formal permission to leave or depart.

Etymology

From Latin dimissio (from dimittere 'to send away'). In ecclesiastical contexts, it specifically means the formal release from office or the permission to move to another jurisdiction.

Kelly Says

Dimission is a beautifully formal word—while we might casually 'quit' or 'resign,' dimission suggests an official, ceremonial departure with proper paperwork and acknowledgment.

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