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How do I delete a Git branch locally and remotely?

I want to delete a branch both locally and remotely.

Failed Attempts to Delete Remote Branch:

$ git branch -d remotes/origin/bugfix
error: branch 'remotes/origin/bugfix' not found.

$ git branch -d origin/bugfix
error: branch 'origin/bugfix' not found.

$ git branch -rd origin/bugfix
Deleted remote branch origin/bugfix (was 2a14ef7).

$ git push
Everything up-to-date

$ git pull
From github.com:gituser/gitproject
* [new branch] bugfix -> origin/bugfix
Already up-to-date.

What should I do differently to successfully delete the remotes/origin/bugfix branch both locally and remotely?

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► fix grammatical or spelling errors
► clarify meaning without changing it
► correct minor mistakes
► add related resources or links
► always respect the original author

► create code fences with backticks ` or tildes ~

```
like so
```

► add language identifier to highlight code

```python
def function(foo):
print(foo)
```

► put returns between paragraphs

► for linebreak add 2 spaces at end

► _italic_ or **bold**

► indent code by 4 spaces

► backtick escapes `like _so_`

► quote by placing > at start of line

► to make links

<http://foo.com>
[foo](http://foo.com)
<a href="http://foo.com">foo</a>

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How do I delete a Git branch locally and remotely?

Failed Attempts to Delete Remote Branch:

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