dismissal

dismissal
An order for the termination of a case without a trial of any of its issues; a voluntary discontinuance by the plaintiff. 24 Am J2d Dism § 1. A judgment dismissing a cause as finally adjudicated against the plaintiff. The termination of a criminal case by the prosecuting attorney, the result of which is to free the defendant. Brackenridge v State of Texas, 27 Tex Crim 513, 11 SW 630. The discharge of an employee; a termination of employment in public or private capacity at the instance of the employer. The Fort Gaines (DC Md) 18 172d 413. See discontinuance; none prosequi; voluntary dismissal; want of prosecution.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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