removal

[ri-moo-vuhl]

noun

1. the act of removing.

2. change of residence, position, etc.

3. dismissal, as from an office.

removal

/ rɪˈmuːvəl /

noun

1. the act of removing or state of being removed

2. 1. a change of residence

   2. ( as modifier )

      a removal company

3. dismissal from office

4. the forced displacement of a community for political or social reasons

Other Word Forms

• preremoval noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of removal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; remove + -al ²

Example Sentences

Cat Whitehouse, co-chief executive of the disability charity Transport for All, says the removal of the scheme's tax breaks will "leave our community facing hefty charges that will lock us out of society".

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Big Tribute Festival said it had met all environmental health requirements, including council-led water testing and the removal of livestock ahead of the event.

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It is understood his removal from the league means he is to have nothing to do with future fixtures or any league venues.

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The removal of the two-child benefit limit will mean no longer "scraping the barrel every month" to afford bills and food, a mother-of-three has said.

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Willis' removal raised doubts about whether a replacement would take up such a complicated prosecution.

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Related Words

• deportation 
• discharge 
• elimination 
• eradication 
• evacuation 
• eviction 
• expulsion 
• replacement