Definition of Divest
Divest
di·vest


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(verb)
to strip, remove or dispossess of power, rights, or possessions;

e.g. If we divest our stock holdings now, we may be able to avoid the impending stock market crash.

(verb)
to rid of something;

e.g. She wanted to divest herself of any responsibility for the actions.



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