demotion

American  

[dih-moh-shuhn] / dɪˈmoʊ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of reducing to a lower grade, rank, class, or position, or the result of such a reduction.

   The committee is charged with hearing employee appeals and addressing complaints regarding suspension, demotion, layoff, or termination of employment.

   The company’s bad quarter resulted in a further demotion of their overall rating from C+ to C.

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Etymology

Origin of demotion

de- + (pro)motion

Example Sentences

Other workers would face demotion, pay cuts and new jobs in different places.

From Los Angeles Times

He asked the judge to block the demotion with a temporary injunction while his lawsuit proceeded.

From BBC

Knowing that a refereeing career can end swiftly with injury or demotion, many would not wish to give up their more reliable day jobs, he said.

From Barron's

"I hope the body will consider allowing female players to take time off before their due dates without suffering demotion," she told a news conference on Wednesday.

From BBC

It follows Crystal Palace's controversial demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League this season.

From BBC