decertify

American  

[dee-sur-tuh-fahy] / diˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

decertified, decertifying

1. to withdraw certification from.

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decertify British  

/ diːˈsɜːtɪfaɪ /

verb

1. to withdraw or remove a certificate or certification from (a person, organization, or country)

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Other Word Forms

• decertification noun

Etymology

Origin of decertify

First recorded in 1915–20; de- + certify

Example Sentences

Hospice care has grabbed the attention of the federal government, which is vowing to decertify companies that are overbilling, stealing identities or charging for services never provided.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scrutiny of hospice care has intensified, grabbing the attention of the federal government, which is vowing to decertify companies that are overbilling, stealing identities or charging for services never provided.

From MarketWatch

Kirk’s departure from the Sheriff’s Department last month came as the Civilian Oversight Commission sought to create a policy to ensure termination of Sheriff’s Department employees who have been decertified.

From Los Angeles Times

They have no easy way to decertify a union that no longer meets their needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some workers at the Chattanooga plant are seeking to decertify the union.

From The Wall Street Journal