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Definition of disposal
1 : the power or authority to make use of as one chooses : the power or authority to dispose of something The car was at my disposal.
2 : the act or process of disposing: such asa : orderly placement or distribution the disposal of troops along the ridgeb : regulation, administrationc : the act or action of presenting or bestowing (see bestow 4) something disposal of favors the disposal of propertyd : systematic destruction; especially : destruction or transformation of garbage trash disposal the disposal of nuclear waste
3 [garbage disposal unit] : a device used to reduce waste matter (as by grinding) putting food scraps down the disposal
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Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, warned North Korea Wednesday that America has considerable military options at its disposal, following that country’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch Tuesday.
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The Bucks have the mid-level and bi-annual exceptions at their disposal as well as multiple trade exceptions.
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The NRC oversees the nation’s commercial nuclear power plants, as well as storage and disposal of nuclear waste and other issues related to nuclear power.
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The contract provides solid waste collection and disposal and curbside recycling.
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That specific phrase aside, Goldstein's work involves tightening, loosening, and shaping up buttholes with all the tools at modern plastic surgery's disposal, which naturally includes Botox.
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Johnson told Reuters that natural gas plants also cost less to operate than coal plants, requiring fewer employees and avoiding issues of coal ash disposal.
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A public affairs spokeswoman from the base confirmed Friday that an MHAFB explosive ordnance disposal team removed an object from Landa’s house Thursday.
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Office Depot took another major step in the disposal of its international operations with an agreement to sell its stores in the People’s Republic of China to a company based in Shanghai.
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