Dismiss

 

“To put (a legal action or a party) out of judicial consideration: refuse to hear or hear further in court.”

 

Source:  Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.

 

“To send away; to discharge; to discontinue; to dispose of: to cause to be removed temporarily or permanently; to relieve from duty. To dismiss an action or suit without any further consideration or hearing.”

 

Source:  Black’s Law Dictionary, 6^th Edition

 

Dismissal

 

“An order or judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., without trial of the issues involved.”

 

Source:  Black’s Law Dictionary, 6^th Edition