reprivatize

[ ree-prahy-vuh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object),re·pri·va·tized, re·pri·va·tiz·ing.
  1. to restore to private control; remove from governmental jurisdiction.

Origin of reprivatize

1
First recorded in 1945–50; re- + private + -ize
  • Also especially British, re·pri·va·tise .

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