Riddance
(noun)
- The act of getting rid of something or someone unwanted.
- 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:
- The government"s new policies brought riddance to the country"s economic problems.
- He felt a sense of riddance after breaking up with his girlfriend.
- The new law brought riddance to the problem of pollution.
- The company"s new CEO brought riddance to the company"s financial troubles.
- The riddance of the old system was a relief to everyone.