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DIVESTITURE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Divestiture.

Divestiture - as a noun

An order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior

Example: "The court found divestiture to be necessary in preventing a monopoly"

The sale by a company of a product line or a subsidiary or a division

Example Sentences

"The divestiture of the company's non-performing assets was necessary to improve its financial position."
"The divestiture of the subsidiary was part of the company's restructuring strategy."
"The divestiture of the real estate portfolio resulted in significant capital gains."
"The divestiture of the business unit was met with resistance from some shareholders."
"The divestiture of the oil fields was a strategic decision to focus on renewable energy."
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Word Game Points

Is DIVESTITURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, divestiture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIVESTITURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DIVESTITURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, divestiture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVESTITURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DIVESTITURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, divestiture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVESTITURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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