n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a criminal prosecution o...

An order or judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., without a trial.

1806, formed on model of refusal, etc., from dismiss + -al (2); replacing earlier dismission (1540s).

termination of a proceeding for a procedurally prescribed reason

See: dismiss

judgment of dismissal: a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial official notice that you have been fired from your job permission to go; the sending away of someone the termination of someon [..]

n. Displacement by authority from an office or an employment.

Termination of employment at the instigation of the employer, usually for cause (incompetence, malfeasance, physical or mental incapacity, genuine financial exigency, etc.). An employment contract may [..]

1 : removal from a position or service 2 a : the termination of an action or claim usually before the presentation of evidence by the defendant in·vol·un·tary dismissal 1 : the ...

(n) a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial(n) official notice that you have been fired from your job(n) permission to go; the sending away of someone(n) the termination of someone's e [..]

Termination of a lawsuit. A "dismissal without prejudice" permits the suit to be filed again at a later time. A "dismissal with prejudice" prevents the lawsuit from being refiled later.

A status in which students are not permitted to enroll at the university until approved through an appeal process.

Dismissal means expulsion from an institution of higher education for reasons such as poor academic performance (poor grades), failure to comply with regulations, or academic dishonesty.

A student is subject to dismissal when he/she has earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of three consecutive semesters. A student must see a counselor [..]

There are several ways in which a student can be academically dismissed.  Students who do not remove themselves from probation after one semester are subject to dismissal, unless excepted by the appropriate dean. Students who receive an F while on probation are also subject to dis­missal, as are students who incur two F’s in one semester, or who ac [..]

An order or judgment disposing of a case without a trial.

An order disposing of an action, suit, etc., without trial.

Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. Upon entry of a dismissal, except a dismissal without prejudice, the matter has effectively ended.

This occurs when your contract of employment is ended. If you are dismissed by your employer you may be able to claim unfair dismissal.

A court order terminating a case. May be voluntary (at the request of the parties) or involuntary.

The termination of a lawsuit. A "dismissal without prejudice" allows a lawsuit to be brought before the court again at a later time. In contrast, a "dismissal with prejudice [..]

The charge or charges against the defendant are dismissed.  No conviction.  This may occur at any time, at the prosecutors discretion - and without advance notice to you.

  Finally disposing of the cause without further consideration. May be voluntary or involuntary. When involuntary, there is usually lack of prosecution or failure to produce sufficient evidence.

The disposition of a case in which the charges against a defendant are removed. Only a judge can dismiss a case.

a decision by a judicial officer to end a case for legal or other reasons.

An order by the court that means the case will not continue. 

A decision by a judge to end a case for legal or other reasons. A dismissal may be with prejudice, meaning it can never be filed again, or without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of bringing the suit again if the defendant does not follow through on the terms of the settlement.

The disposition of a case in which the charges against a defendant are removed. Only a judge can dismiss a case.

The termination of a case.

A decision by a prosecutor or by a judge to end a case without a conviction of the defendant.

Rules provide for both voluntary and involuntary dismissals. Upon entry of a dismissal, except a dismissal without prejudice, the matter has effectively ended.

The charges or charges against the defendant are dismissed.  There is no conviction.

An order of judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., without trial of the issues involved.

Finally disposing of the cause without further consideration. May be voluntary or involuntary. When involuntary, there is usually lack of prosecution or failure to produce sufficient evidence.

n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a criminal prosecution or a lawsuit or one of its causes of action by one of the parties. 2) a judge's ruling that a lawsuit or criminal charge is termina [..]

The disposition of a case in which the charges against a defendant are removed.

Termination of a lawsuit. A dismissal without prejudice allows a lawsuit to be brought before the court again at a later time. In contrast, a dismissal with prejudice prevents the lawsuit from being brought before a court in the future.

A decision by a judge to terminate a case upon some legal basis, or because undisputed facts do not establish a prima facie case or guilt.

Termination of a legal action. Can be voluntary by the initiating party (including the district attorney in a criminal case) before a decision on the merits. Can be voluntary by judge either before of after a decision on the merits. When a case is dismissed, the defendant is not held responsible.

A decision by a judicial officer to terminate a case without a determination of guilt or innocence.

A court document terminating an action. Dismissed with prejudice: means the issue has been settled on its own merits and bars the right to bring or maintain an action on the same claim or cause. Dismi [..]

There may be a range of circumstances leading to dismissal.

The Commission can dismiss a proceeding or issue a partial dismissal through a Commission order. If a proceeding is dismissed without prejudice, the applicant may make a revised filing for the case. I [..]

termination of a claim when, on the face of the complaint, the complainant is not entitled to legal relief. That is, the law does not provide a remedy for the alleged harm under the facts alleged to be true.

n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a criminal prosecution or a lawsuit or one of its causes of action by one of the parties. 2) a judge's ruling that a lawsuit or criminal charge is termina [..]

The act of sending someone away. en|deprivation of officeDeprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank. * year=1905|author= |title= |chapter=2|url= [..]