"deattribution" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: deattributions [plural]
Etymology: deattribute + -ion Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deattribute|ion}} deattribute + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun}} deattribution (plural deattributions)
  1. Discontinuance of attributing a work of art or literature, etc. to a particular creator, especially in a case where a work is reassigned from a prominent creator to a lesser or unknown creator. Synonyms: de-attribution Related terms: deattribute
    Sense id: en-deattribution-en-noun-bzrEpMPO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ion

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