Expunction
/ɛkˈspʌŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of officially destroying or sealing records, typically criminal records, to prevent public access.
After the court granted expunction, his criminal record was removed from public databases.
Forms
- expunctions
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Commentary
Expunction specifically refers to the complete destruction or removal of a record, differing from sealing, which merely limits access without destruction.
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