dimissory

dim·is·so·ry

[dim-uh-sawr-ee, -sohr-ee]
adjective
dismissing or giving permission to depart.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English: a dimissory letter < Late Latin dīmissōrius, equivalent to Latin dīmitt(ere) to send away, release (see demit) + -tōrius -tory1

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dimissory (dɪˈmɪsərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  granting permission to be ordained: a bishop's dimissory letter
2.  granting permission to depart

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