> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ent-framework.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ent-framework.net/getting-started/ent-api-deleteoriginal.md). # Ent API: deleteOriginal() Similar to `update*()` calls, `deleteOriginal()` is a method of Ent instance. ## ent.deleteOriginal(): boolean Deletes a row in the database whose ID equals to `ent.id`. Returns true if the object was found. Before deleting the row, `deleteOriginal()` runs all privacy checks defined in the Ent class configuration, making sure `ent.vc` has permissions to delete the Ent. In case there are no privacy checks defined for deletion (no `privacyDelete`), uses `privacyUpdate` rules for the verification, and if it's also undefined, delegates to `privacyInsert`. Since all Ent instances are immutable, the call keeps the current Ent instance unchanged. This is why it's called `deleteOriginal()` and not just `delete()` — because it's basically a mutation of the source. And yes, to delete an Ent, you first need to load it (using e.g. `loadX()`, `select()` or any other call). Also, there is intentionally no way to delete Ents in bulk: you can only delete a single Ent (concurrent deletion calls are batched into one SQL query as usual though, so it's efficient). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ent-framework.net/getting-started/ent-api-deleteoriginal.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.