discharge

Definition

noun/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/
  1. the ending of a contract by performing all the conditions of the contract, releasing a party from the terms of the contract, or being in breach of contract
  2. payment of debt
    Usage in full discharge of a debt
    having paid off a debt completely
  3. release from prison or from military service
  4. Usage in discharge of one’s duties
    carrying out one’s duties
verb
  1. to let someone go free
    Example The prisoners were discharged by the judge.
    Usage to discharge a jury
    to tell a jury that they are no longer needed
  2. Usage to discharge a bankrupt
    to release someone from bankruptcy (as when a person has paid his or her debts)
  3. Usage to discharge a debt,to discharge one’s liabilities
    to pay a debt or one’s liabilities in full
  4. to dismiss someone from a job or position
    Example to discharge an employee
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