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lawful dismissal

[ˈlɔːfəl dɪsˈmɪsəl]
nounpl: lawful dismissals
dispensa legal
1. The termination of an employee's contract of employment in accordance with the law and applicable labor regulations
The company carried out a lawful dismissal following proper legal procedures.
A empresa realizou uma dispensa legal seguindo os procedimentos legais apropriados.
2. Termination of employment that is justified and complies with labor laws, collective agreements, and due process
The dismissal was considered lawful because the employee was given proper notice and severance.
A dispensa foi considerada legal porque o funcionário recebeu aviso prévio e indenização adequados.
Synonyms
legal dismissaljustified dismissalfair dismissalvalid dismissal
Antonyms
unlawful dismissalunfair dismissalwrongful dismissalillegal termination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispensa legal
Standard term used in Brazilian labor law and HR contexts
São Paulo
dispensa legal
Common in corporate and legal documentation
Portugal
despedimento legal
Preferred term in Portuguese labor law and employment contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

grounds for dismissal
just cause dismissal
dismissal with cause
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