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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the disposal of nuclear waste
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
Recent Examples of disposal from the Web
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Dee was a scientist who used the tools at his disposal to investigate the world around him, just like his contemporaries Francis Bacon–
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Then drag the pile into the woods or to the edge of your property for 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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Freeze any variety of vinegar in an ice-cube tray, and toss a few down the garbage disposal periodically to freshen.
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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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In addition to public safety benefits, the proper disposal of medication has a real impact on Boise’s water quality, officials said.
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The contract provides solid waste collection and disposal and curbside recycling.
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