discharged

Definition

Officially released from duty, debt, or obligation, whether that's leaving the military, getting out of the hospital, or being freed from bankruptcy. The formal process of ending someone's service or responsibility, often involving paperwork and ceremony. Can mean freedom, completion, or occasionally being fired with extra paperwork.

Example Usage

After 20 years of service, she was honorably discharged from the Navy with full benefits.

Source: Military and legal terminology

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