decertification

American  

[dee-sur-tuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / diˌsɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the withdrawal of the official certification or credentials that legitimize and authorize the position, actions, or status of a person or group.

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Example Sentences

Semaj Perry said that during his training in March, an older, respected guide convinced him to sign a decertification petition.

From Los Angeles Times

That board convenes every few months to review POST’s investigation of misconduct allegations and recommend whether the commission should seek decertification.

From Los Angeles Times

"In terms of the general authority of DHS, it's quite strong. It's a certifying agency for this programme and there's a variety of bases on which decertification can take place," Mr Gavoor said.

From BBC

A crippling strike in the early 1980s led to the decertification of the miners union and spurred an exodus.

From Los Angeles Times

His decertification was appealed, sending the case to the state's highest court.

From Salon