Dismissal (noun)

1. The act of dismissing someone, typically from employment or a position of responsibility.
2. The rejection or rejection of a proposal or idea.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from old french, from latin dimissio(n-), from dimittere 'send away'.

Examples:

1. The employee's dismissal was due to repeated violations of company policies.
2. The manager's dismissal was a surprise to everyone, as he was well-respected and had a good track record.
3. The judge's dismissal of the case was seen as a victory for the defendant.
4. The dismissal of the proposal was met with disappointment by its supporters.
5. The dismissal of the allegations by the government was met with skepticism by the opposition.