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Definition of "expungement" [expungement]

  • The act of expunging or something expunged (noun)
  • The process by which the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed (noun)

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Use "expungement" in a sentence
  • "As someone convicted of a misdemeanor, expungement is a vital part of being able to lead a normal live and have a job."
  • "However, to add insult to injury, the FINRA Arbitrators recommended a so-called expungement that exacerbates the circumstances attendant to Claimant's termination and now puts his departure in a far worse light."
  • "It's common for attorneys to draw up legal documents such as expungement orders for judges to consider."