Remove
/rɪˈmuːv/
Definitions
- (v.) To take something away or off from the position occupied.
The court ordered to remove the offending statue.
- (v.) To dismiss or discharge from a position or office.
The official was removed from office due to misconduct.
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- removes
- removed
- removing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "remove" often implies physically taking away or formally displacing a person from office; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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