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declassification

American  
[dee-klas-uh-fi-kay-shuhn] / diˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of declassifying.


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This week, the government's declassification of around 150 documents related to the 1981 putsch attempt underscored Juan Carlos's actions during it, prompting Núñez Feijóo's call for his return.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“My team is honored that the President entrusted us to lead the declassification efforts and to shine a long-overdue light on the truth. I extend my deepest thanks for Bobby Kennedy and his families’ support.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

“If he persists in these declassification claims, that, too, would provide additional evidence that he knowingly possessed the documents,” Smith argued.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024

In the years since, Feinstein has continued to push aggressively for eventual declassification of the report.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023

It is anticipated that many of the documents marked unavailable may become available during the declassification review process.

From Project Trinity 1945-1946 by Maag, Carl R.