Eradicates
/ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of eradicate, meaning to completely eliminate or destroy, especially a practice, condition, or legal issue.
The new law eradicates discriminatory hiring practices.
Forms
- eradicate
- eradicating
- eradicated
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Commentary
As a third-person singular present verb form, 'eradicates' is used in legal drafting to specify the action of fully removing an unwanted condition or practice.
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