Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
disposal, disposition — Disposal refers to the act of getting rid of something by throwing away, giving away, burning, or assigning: The problem of waste disposal in this village is acute. What disposal will you make of these old clothes? Disposition also conveys the… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
disposal, disposition — If you are talking about getting rid of, use disposal ( the disposal of nuclear weapons ). If you mean arranging, use disposition ( the disposition of troops on the battlefield ) … Dictionary of troublesome word
disposal — disposal, disposition are frequently used without clear distinction when they mean the act or the power of disposing of something. However, when the emphasis is upon what shall be done with money, property, or possessions, disposal tends to imply … New Dictionary of Synonyms
disposition — disposal, disposition In general, disposal is the noun corresponding to dispose of (= get rid of) and disposition corresponds to dispose (= arrange). So the disposition of the furniture refers to the way the furniture is laid out, whereas the… … Modern English usage
disposal — disposal, disposition In general, disposal is the noun corresponding to dispose of (= get rid of) and disposition corresponds to dispose (= arrange). So the disposition of the furniture refers to the way the furniture is laid out, whereas the… … Modern English usage
disposal — See disposal, disposition … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
disposition — See disposal, disposition … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
disposition — dis·po·si·tion n 1 a: the final determination of a matter (as a case or motion) by a court or quasi judicial tribunal the beneficiary of such a disposition of charges against him United States v. Smith, 354 A.2d 510 (1976) compare decision,… … Law dictionary
Disposition — Dis po*si tion, n. [F. disposition, dispositio, fr. disponere to dispose; dis + ponere to place. See {Position}, and cf. {Dispone}.] 1. The act of disposing, arranging, ordering, regulating, or transferring; application; disposal; as, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disposal of human corpses — is the practice and process of dealing with the remains of a deceased human being. Human corpses present both a sanitation and public health risk. Like most animals, when humans die, their bodies start to decompose, emitting a foul odor and… … Wikipedia
