deaccession

/ˌdiːækˈseʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The disposal of objects in this way.
To officially remove an object from a museum, art gallery or library so that it may be sold.

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Related words

destash(English)deaccess(English)deallocate(English)deshelve(English)decommission(English)delist(English)disappropriate(English)call in(English)disposal(English)object(English)collection(English)transfer(English)

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