"degradement" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From degrade + -ment. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|degrade|ment}} degrade + -ment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} degradement (uncountable)
  1. Deprivation of rank or office; degradation. Tags: uncountable
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