dishonorable discharge

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dishonorable discharge (plural dishonorable discharges)

  1. (military) Release from military service because of conduct that is considered reprehensible.
    Synonyms: DD, (slang) duck dinner
    Coordinate term: honorable discharge
    • 2004 October 16, Dan Glaister, “Doubts about US morale in Iraq as troops refuse 'suicide mission'”, in The Guardian[1], →ISSN:
      The soldiers could be charged with wilful disobeying of orders, which could lead to dishonourable discharge, forfeit of pay and up to five years' confinement.

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