dishonorable discharge

noun

: the ending of a person's service to the military because of unacceptable behavior
Her military career ended with a dishonorable discharge.

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In the affidavit, investigators say Smith has a long history of domestic violence against women and that a conviction on such a charge also led to his dishonorable discharge from the military. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 Police say that Sibiya's departure from the police service is regarded as a dishonorable discharge. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 In addition to his life sentences, Radford will forfeit all pay and allowances, be reduced in rank to E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge from the Army, according to a statement from OSTC. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Zachariah Kent resigned during an ongoing disciplinary process and received a dishonorable discharge, a State Police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald Thursday. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dishonorable discharge

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“Dishonorable discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonorable%20discharge. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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