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,vb. [Blacks Law 8th]