Erasure
/ɪˈreɪʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of removing or destroying written or recorded material, often to obliterate evidence or information.
The court ordered the erasure of all confidential data from the server.
- (n.) In intellectual property law, the removal or deletion of marked content, such as in trademark or copyright disputes.
The erasure of the copyrighted logo from the advertisement was mandated.
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Commentary
Erasure often implies deliberate removal and may have legal consequences, especially regarding evidence or intellectual property; clarity in drafting is crucial to distinguish it from mere editing or alteration.
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