'Disposal' definitions:

Definition of 'disposal'

(from WordNet)
noun
The power to use something or someone; "used all the resources at his disposal"
noun
A method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) [syn: administration, disposal]
noun
The act or means of getting rid of something [syn: disposal, disposition]
noun
A kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage [syn: disposal, electric pig, garbage disposal]

Definition of 'Disposal'

From: GCIDE
  • Disposal \Dis*pos"al\, n. [From Dispose.]
  • 1. The act of disposing, or disposing of, anything; arrangement; orderly distribution; a putting in order; as, the disposal of the troops in two lines. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Ordering; regulation; adjustment; management; government; direction. [1913 Webster]
  • The execution leave to high disposal. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Regulation of the fate, condition, application, etc., of anything; the transference of anything into new hands, a new place, condition, etc.; alienation, or parting; as, a disposal of property. [1913 Webster]
  • A domestic affair of great importance, which is no less than the disposal of my sister Jenny for life. --Tatler. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Power or authority to dispose of, determine the condition of, control, etc., especially in the phrase at, or in, the disposal of. [1913 Webster]
  • The sole and absolute disposal of him an his concerns. --South.
  • Syn: Disposition; dispensation; management; conduct; government; distribution; arrangement; regulation; control. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'disposal'

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