Root Out
/ˈruːt aʊt/
Definitions
- (v.) To identify and eliminate a person, group, or influence deemed undesirable or illegal, often within an organization or jurisdiction.
The agency worked diligently to root out corruption within the department.
Forms
- root out
- roots out
- rooted out
- rooting out
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe proactive measures to detect and remove unlawful or unethical elements.
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