divestiture
divestiture (di-ves-t[schwa]-ch[schwa]r or dI-), n. 1. The loss or surrender of an asset or interest. 2. A court order to a party to dispose of assets or property. 3. Antitrust. A court order to a defendant to rid itself of property, securities, or other assets to prevent a monopoly or restraint of trade. — divest, […]