conge

con·gé  (knzh, -j, kô-zh) also con·gee (knj)

n.

1. Formal or authoritative permission to depart.

2. An abrupt dismissal.

3. A leave-taking.

4. A formal bow.

5. Architecture A concave molding.

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[Middle English conge and French congé, both from Old French congie, from Latin commetus, from past participle of commere, to come and go : com-, com- + mere, to go; see mei-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	conge - (architecture) a concave molding congee moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use"
	2.	conge - formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge" congee permission, permit, license - the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
	3.	conge - an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal congee dismission, sacking, liberation, firing, dismissal, release, discharge, sack - the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
Verb	1.	conge - perform a ceremonious bow congee bow, bow down - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"