removal

American  

[ri-moo-vuhl] / rɪˈmu vəl /

noun

1. the act of removing.

2. change of residence, position, etc.

3. dismissal, as from an office.

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removal British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• preremoval noun

Etymology

Origin of removal

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

Example Sentences

Philadelphia filed a lawsuit against the Department of Interior Thursday following the removal of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House site in Independence National Historical Park.

From Salon

Animal welfare groups argue that putting dogs into already-overburdened shelters is unscientific, while those seeking removal of stray dogs from public places say unchecked populations is endangering people's lives and livelihoods.

From BBC

Multiple media outlets report that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using so-called administrative warrants in Minnesota to arrest illegal aliens with final orders of removal in their homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musk had made several ambitious promises for where Tesla’s robotaxi network would be by the end of 2025, which is when he had been targeting the removal of safety monitors in Austin.

From MarketWatch

Musk had made several ambitious promises for where Tesla’s robotaxi network would be by the end of 2025, which is when he had been targeting the removal of safety monitors in Austin.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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