Summary Dismissal
/ˈsʌməri dɪsˈmɪsl/
Definitions
- (n.) A termination of an employee's contract without notice, typically due to gross misconduct.
The company proceeded with summary dismissal after the employee was caught embezzling funds.
Forms
- summary dismissal
- summary dismissals
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Commentary
Summary dismissal is distinct from ordinary dismissal in that it involves immediate termination without notice, usually reserved for serious breaches of contract.
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