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discharge
noun as in the process of legally setting free
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noun as in dismissal from a job, the military, etc.
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noun as in detonation, especially of a weapon
noun as in a pouring forth, especially from the body
noun as in act or instance of unloading
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- disburdening
- emptying
- unburdening
- unlading
noun as in carrying out of responsibility
noun as in full payment of debt
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- payment in full
- payoff
- settlement
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verb as in release from legal custody
verb as in dismiss from a job, the military, etc.
verb as in detonate a weapon
verb as in pour forth, especially from the body
verb as in remove cargo from something
verb as in carry out responsibility
verb as in fully pay or settle debt
Example Sentences
Amanda said her son Sebastian, 19, is deemed fit for discharge, but the health trust has been unable to find somewhere for him to live due to his complex needs.
The Department of Health said it was aware that the availability of community placements was a key barrier to enabling timely discharge from inpatient services.
As of 28 October 2024, the Northern Trust had 10 patients in adult mental health wards who have been deemed medically fit for discharge and require a residential placement option.
The South Eastern Trust said there were two patients in adult mental health wards deemed fit for discharge - one had been waiting 16 days, the other four months.
Until then, identifying as any one of those sexual persuasions was illegal and punishable by expulsion from the service with a less than honorable discharge.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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