Example: La dimissione del direttore ha sorpreso tutti in ufficio.
Definition
"La dimissione" refers to the formal act of resigning or voluntarily leaving a position or job, often used in professional or official contexts. For example, "La dimissione del direttore" means the director's resignation from their role.
The word "la dimissione" comes from the Italian verb "dimettere," which means to dismiss or resign. It derives from the Latin "dimittere," combining "dis-" (away) and "mittere" (to send). Did you know? The word originally implied 'sending away' oneself from duties, evolving into the modern sense of resignation.
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