disposal

Etymology

dispose + -al.

noun

  1. (countable) An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.
  2. (countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
    1. (countable, Australian rules football) A kick or a handball of the ball during a game.
      2019 In the mix: Who's pushing for selection for round eight? Australian Football League, 7 May 2019. Accessed 8 May 2019. Lewy Taylor was quiet against the Swans with just seven disposals but hit the mark with a couple of kicks inside 50 during the crucial last quarter.
  3. (uncountable) The power to use something or someone.

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