dishonourable discharge
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A formal term, often used in a military context, for dismissal from a service or position due to misconduct. The spelling 'dishonorable' is used in American English.
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- The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for deserting his post during combat.
- A dishonorable discharge from the army meant he lost all his veteran benefits.
- If found guilty of treason, he will face a dishonourable discharge and a long prison sentence.
- The police officer was given a dishonorable discharge after the internal investigation proved his corruption.
- His dishonourable discharge was a permanent stain on his professional record.
- The court-martial resulted in a dishonorable discharge for the sergeant involved in the incident.
- Historically, cowardice in the face of the enemy often led to a dishonourable discharge.
- He never speaks about the painful events that led to his dishonorable discharge from the Marines.
- The official records confirm that his service ended with a dishonourable discharge due to gross insubordination.
- After embezzling funds, his dismissal was seen as the corporate equivalent of a dishonorable discharge.