A carta de demissão
Example: Ela entregou a carta de demissão ao chefe ontem.
Definition
"A carta de demissão" is a formal written document submitted by an employee to their employer indicating their intention to resign from their position. It serves as an official notice that the employee will leave the company, typically including the last working day.
Etymology
The phrase "a carta de demissão" comes from Portuguese, where "carta" means letter and "demissão" means dismissal or resignation. The term evolved to describe a letter specifically used to resign from a job. Did you know? The word "demissão" is related to the Latin word "dimissio," meaning sending away or dismissal.
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the resignation letter