de-acquisition
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of de-acquisition
First recorded in 1970–75; de- + acquisition
Example Sentences
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The Red Bulls’ acquisition, and subsequent de-acquisition, of De Rosario was a talking point for most of the season.
From New York Times
But the art of de-acquisition is not without its challenges.
From Seattle Times
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