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divest

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divest /daɪˈvɛst/ verb
divests; divested; divesting
divest
/daɪˈvɛst/
verb
divests; divested; divesting
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIVEST
[+ object] finance
: to sell (something valuable, such as property or stocks)

divest of

[phrasal verb] formal
divest (someone or something) of (something) : to take (something) away from (someone or something else) : to cause (someone or something) to lose or give up (something)
often used as (be) divested
divest (yourself) of (something)
: to sell or give away (possessions, money, etc.)
old-fashioned : to remove (clothing, equipment, etc.) from your body

— divestment

/daɪˈvɛstmənt/ noun, plural divestments