Meaning of the word extirpation in English

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extirpation

US /ˌek.stɚˈpeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.stɜːˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the act of rooting out or destroying completely

Example:
The extirpation of the invasive species was crucial for the native ecosystem's survival.
The government aimed for the complete extirpation of corruption from public offices.
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