Dismissed

In a legal context, "dismissed" means that a court has decided to end a case or claim without proceeding to a full trial or judgment. This can happen for various reasons, such as lack of evidence, procedural issues, or the parties settling outside court. When a case is dismissed, it does not necessarily mean the disputed issue is resolved in favor of either side; sometimes, it simply means the case is no longer active. Dismissals can be with or without prejudice, affecting whether the case can be brought again.