Discommission

/ˌdɪskəˈmɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of removing someone from official duty or position; the reversal of a commission.

Etymology

From dis- (reversal) + commission (from Latin commissio, 'act of entrusting'). This creates a formal term for withdrawing or canceling an official appointment or authorization.

Kelly Says

While a 'commission' puts you in charge (like a naval officer's commission), 'discommission' strips it all away—it's the military equivalent of being fired, but sounds way more official and unavoidable.

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