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disinvolvement

American

[dis-in-volv-muhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈvɒlv mənt /

noun

the action or process of withdrawing from an obligation or commitment, especially from a political or military involvement.

The secretary of state promised disinvolvement from the alliance.

Etymology

Origin of disinvolvement

dis- ¹ + involve + -ment

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