Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismiss-a-case
verb
/dɪsˈmɪs ə keɪs/
Definition
To officially decide that a legal case will not proceed or that it will be removed from consideration.
Examples
- The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
- After reviewing the facts, the court chose to dismiss the case entirely.
Meaning
This term is used in the context of legal proceedings when a judge or court decides to terminate a case without a trial.
Synonyms
- reject
- terminate
- throw out
