general discharge
/ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəl ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /ˌdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/noun
1A comprehensive discharge from an obligation or liability, especially from a debt; (now) specifically (chiefly US ) the comprehensive discharge of a person from bankrupt status.
2 US Military. A discharge from military service with a record which is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honourable discharge.
- The term now usually indicates that the service member has committed minor infractions or received some form of non-judicial punishment..
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Cooper (c1517–1594), theologian and bishop of Winchester. From general + discharge.