declassification

American  

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

noun

1. the act of declassifying.

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Example Sentences

“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

"There are thousands of classified UAP records across government agencies that would be subject to declassification by executive order."

From Salon

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

From Salon

That declassification process had been underway when Turner released the statement, according to the White House.

From Seattle Times

While the binder was in the care of then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, Republican aides scoured its contents to redact the most sensitive information in preparation for its declassification and public release.

From Salon