expungement

Definition of "expungement"
  1. The act of legally erasing, sealing, or destroying criminal conviction records
How to use "expungement" in a sentence
  1. Harry was relieved when the expungement of his previous minor offenses passed.
  2. Many seek expungement to maintain a clean record, improving employment opportunities.
  3. After two decades, Jane could finally file for an expungement of her old criminal record.

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