Dismisses
/dɪsˈmɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of dismiss, meaning to reject or terminate legal proceedings or claims.
The judge dismisses the case due to lack of evidence.
Forms
- dismiss
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Commentary
"Dismisses" is primarily an inflected form; see "dismiss" for comprehensive definitions and usage in legal contexts.
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