deration

[ dee-rey-shuhn ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to discontinue the rationing of (something).

Origin of deration

1
First recorded in 1915–20; de- + ration

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British Dictionary definitions for deration

deration

/ (diːˈræʃən) /


verb
  1. (tr) to end rationing of (food, petrol, etc)

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