divestment

This term describes the strategic removal of assets, whether for financial restructuring or moral alignment. In a corporate sense, it is the opposite of an acquisition, often used when a company streamlines its operations to focus on core competencies or to liquidate assets for cash. In a socio-political context, the word carries a strong connotation of protest or ethical mandate. It refers to the deliberate withdrawal of capital to exert pressure on an entity to change its behavior, such as ending human rights abuses or reducing environmental impact.