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deration

American  
[dee-rey-shuhn] / diˈreɪ ʃən /

verb (used with object)

  1. to discontinue the rationing of (something).

deration British  
/ diːˈræʃən /

verb

  1. (tr) to end rationing of (food, petrol, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of deration

First recorded in 1915–20; de- + ration

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Deration, oh don't!' cried the subject of these angry remarks.

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