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Sack

Predominately British; to terminate a person, especially with cause. For example, an employee caught stealing may be sacked, meaning he will no longer be employed at the company. The term is equivalent to firing.

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Whatever the intention, these instant sackings seem unnecessarily heartless.

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He said the sacking of a ``loyal and experienced'' social worker should concern councillors for its affect on the ``reputation of the county council for honesty and clarity''.

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Syed Khurshid Shah said the sacking of employees was against the PPP's policy and that the government has regularized around 140,000 employees.