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discharge

[dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj] / dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ /


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
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NOUN
act or instance of unloading
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disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
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NOUN
full payment of debt
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VERB
detonate a weapon
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VERB
fully pay or settle debt
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VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
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Example Sentences

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Forced to delay his flight home scheduled for the next day, Mr Mendelson said when he was discharged from hospital he was ordered by hotel staff to pay a fee for the extra night's stay.

From BBC

A discharge petition External link forces a floor vote without referral by committee if it is signed by 218 Congress members.

From Barron's

A discharge petition External link forces a floor vote without referral by committee if it is signed by 218 Congress members.

From Barron's

Some of the group have had periods in hospital - but in each case they have been discharged or have self-discharged.

From BBC

Within four weeks, he was discharged back home against the family's wishes.

From BBC