riddance

as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned

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“Riddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddance. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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