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The act of formally leaving a job or position.
Dopo dieci anni in azienda, ha presentato le dimissioni.
After ten years at the company, he submitted his resignation.
Le dimissioni volontarie sono accettate dal datore di lavoro.
Voluntary resignation is accepted by the employer.
In Italian, 'dimissioni' is always plural, even when referring to a single resignation event.
The act of renouncing a title, membership, or other formal role.
Ha annunciato le dimissioni dalla carica di presidente.
He announced his resignation from the position of president.
Remember that 'dimissioni' is always plural in Italian, even when referring to a single resignation event. The singular form 'dimissione' is rare and typically used in formal or legal contexts.
Use 'dimissioni' in formal contexts such as job resignations, political roles, or organizational positions. For informal contexts, you might use 'lasciare il lavoro' or 'andarsene'.
From Latin *dimissio*, *dimissionis* (sending away, release), from *dimittere* (to send away, dismiss), composed of *dis-* (apart, away) + *mittere* (to send).
In Italian business culture, 'dimissioni' is the standard term for resignation, whether voluntary or forced. The verb 'dimettersi' (to resign) is derived from the same root.