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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

divestment

/dɪˈvɛstmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does divestment mean?

noun

The act of selling or giving up ownership or control of something, especially a business or investment. The process of removing or reducing investment in a particular area or activity.

Example

"The company's decision to divest from fossil fuels was a major step towards becoming more environmentally friendly."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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