Declassifies

/ˌdiːˈklæsɪfaɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present of declassify; removes the classified status from specific documents or information.

Etymology

Declassify + -es third person singular suffix.

Kelly Says

When the president 'declassifies' documents, it becomes legal chaos—there's no clear process, which is why Trump's declassification claims became a constitutional issue. The word seems straightforward but the legal reality is complicated.

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