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disengagement

di·sen·ga·gement

UK/ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ US/dɪsɪˈnɡeɪdʒmʌnt/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

Synonyms
2.

to break off a military action with an enemy

Origin

From dis- + engage + -ment.

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