die Entlassung
Translation
dismissal, discharge, release, layoff
Examples
Die Entlassung des Mitarbeiters war unerwartet.
The employee's dismissal was unexpected.
Seine Entlassung aus dem Krankenhaus steht bevor.
His discharge from the hospital is imminent.
Die Entlassung der Gefangenen wurde angeordnet.
The release of the prisoners was ordered.
Grammar Patterns
the dismissal/release ((of sb.)) the dismissal of sb. The dismissal of one hundred employees was announced.
the discharge/release ((from sth.)) the discharge from sth. The discharge from the hospital is planned for tomorrow.
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Etymology
From the prefix ent- (away, out) + the verb lassen (to let, to leave) + the noun suffix -ung. Literally 'a letting-out' or 'a letting-go'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'letting someone out'. The prefix 'ent-' often signifies removal or separation, as in 'letting someone go' from a job, hospital, or prison.