- 1removal (of somebody/something) the act of taking someone or something away from a particular place Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. the removal of a tumor Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families.
- 2removal (of something) the act of getting rid of something stain removal the removal of trade barriers
- 3removal (of somebody) the act of dismissing someone from their job synonym dismissal events leading to the removal of the president from office
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