DIVEST

divest

Verb

  1. To undress, disrobe.
  2. To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
    You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.
    When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.
  3. To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary
    In 2011 the company divested an 81% majority stake in its Chinese subsidiary.


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