Present participle of decertify; the process of officially removing or revoking certification.
From decertify + -ing participle suffix. Same root as decertify, showing ongoing action.
Sports leagues constantly mention 'decertifying' athletes for banned substances or 'decertifying' trainers for misconduct—the -ing form makes it feel immediate and bureaucratic, which matches exactly how institutions actually talk.
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