removal

Universal Words noun 1 [U] ~ (of sb/sth) the act of taking sb/sth away from a particular place: Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. * the removal of a tumour * Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. 2 [U] ~ (of sth) the act of getting rid of sth: stain removal * the removal of trade barriers 3 [U] ~ (of sb) the act of dismissing sb from their job: events leading to the removal of the president from office 4 [C] (BrE) an act of taking furniture, etc. from one house to another: house removals * a removal company / firm * When are the removal men coming?