Demobilization
/diːˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official process of discharging military personnel from active service and returning them to civilian life.
The government announced the demobilization of troops following the end of the conflict.
- (n.) The formal procedure of dismantling armed groups or military presence under peace agreements or legal mandates.
Demobilization was a key step in the peace process to restore civil order.
Forms
- demobilization
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Commentary
In legal drafting, demobilization terms often appear in treaties and statutes relating to military disengagement and peace enforcement measures.
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