Disendowing

/ˌdɪsɪnˈdaʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of disendow; removing or withdrawing endowment funds.

Etymology

Present participle of 'disendow' with '-ing' suffix, describing the ongoing action of withdrawing financial support.

Kelly Says

The gerund form emphasizes the process—'disendowing' an institution is a deliberate choice with serious consequences, not a natural occurrence.

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