La lettera di licenziamento
Example: Ha ricevuto la lettera di licenziamento ieri mattina.
Definition
"La lettera di licenziamento" is a formal document given by an employer to an employee, officially informing them of the termination of their employment. It typically includes the reasons for dismissal and the effective date, serving as an official record of job termination.
Etymology
The phrase "la lettera di licenziamento" comes from Italian, where "lettera" means letter and "licenziamento" means dismissal or firing. "Licenziamento" derives from the verb "licenziare," rooted in Latin 'licentiare,' meaning to give permission or release. Did you know? This term evolved to specifically mean job termination over time.
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