DIVESTITURE


Meaning of DIVESTITURE in English

n.

Pronunciation: d ī - ' ves-t ə - ˌ chu ̇ r, -ch ə r, d ə -, chiefly Southern -t(y)u ̇ ( ə )r

Function: noun

Etymology: divest + -iture (as in investiture )

Date: 1601

1 : the act of divesting

2 : the compulsory transfer of title or disposal of interests (as stock in a corporation) upon government order

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