The process of erasing, removing, or destroying something completely, especially records.
Present participle of 'expunge', formed with the '-ing' suffix. Used as both a gerund and progressive form in legal and formal contexts.
'Expunging' has become incredibly common in American legal discourse, especially with criminal justice reform—documents literally use the phrase 'expunging a record' to mean giving someone a second chance by wiping their past away.
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