demonetization
Americannoun
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the act of demonetizing a monetary standard, coin, or bill.
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the act of demonetizing online content or products.
Example Sentences
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Demonetisation also increases use of electronic and bank-based payment systems, which will make record-keeping easier and more common, allowing government better to track and tax the proceeds.
From Economist • Dec. 1, 2016
An Investigation into the Causes of the Great Fall in Prices which took place coincidently with the Demonetisation of Silver by Germany. 8vo. 6s.
From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry
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