Riddance (noun)

  1. The act of getting rid of something or someone unwanted.
  2. The state of being free of something or someone unwanted.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french ridance, from riddre "rid", from ridde "free", from ridde "free", from riden "free", from old english rīdan.

Examples:

  1. The government"s new policies brought riddance to the country"s economic problems.
  2. He felt a sense of riddance after breaking up with his girlfriend.
  3. The new law brought riddance to the problem of pollution.
  4. The company"s new CEO brought riddance to the company"s financial troubles.
  5. The riddance of the old system was a relief to everyone.
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