removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Examples of removal in a Sentence

We arranged for the removal of the old car. The city is having problems with trash removal. Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
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Humanitarian migrants, such as those in the U.S. through humanitarian parole or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are among those who could be targeted for removal under the next administration. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 In total, nine of the defendants had pushed for Willis' removal, while six did not. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The passengers said they were singled out for removal from their flight under the guise of an odor complaint. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024 One major point was that billionaire Trump lieutenant Elon Musk allegedly stands to benefit from the removal of restrictions on outbound investment to China. Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for removal 

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of removal was in 1595

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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed

Legal Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

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