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Webster 1913 Edition


Removal

Re-mov′al

(-al)
,
Noun.
The act of removing, or the state of being removed.

Webster 1828 Edition


Removal

REMOVAL

, n.
1.
The act of moving from one place to another for residence; as the removal of a family.
2.
The act of displacing from an office or post.
3.
The act of curing or putting away; as the removal of a disease.
4.
The state of being removed; change of place.
5.
The act of putting an end to; as the removal of a grievance.

Definition 2024


removal

removal

English

Noun

removal (plural removals)

  1. The process of moving, or the fact of being removed.
  2. The relocation of a business etc.
  3. The dismissal of someone from office.
  4. (Ireland) A funeral ceremony involving prayers and meeting of the family, usually at the home of the deceased, and normally held on the evening prior to burial.

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