dis·pos·al

dis·pos·al
/dıˈspoʊzəl/ noun, pl -als
1 [noncount] : the act of disposing of something: such as
1 a : the act of throwing something away

trash disposal

the disposal of nuclear waste

1 b law : the act of giving control or ownership of land, possessions, etc., to someone

the disposal of property

2 [count] US : ↑garbage disposal
: available for someone to use

We had plenty of money at our disposal.

I'm at your disposal. [=I'm ready to do whatever you would like me to do]

They are using every legal tool at their disposal to prevent the bridge from being built.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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