defund
Americanverb (used with object)
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to withdraw financial support from, especially as an instrument of legislative control.
Many university programs were defunded by the recent government cutbacks.
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to deplete the financial resources of.
The cost of the lawsuit defunded the company's operating budget.
Etymology
Origin of defund
Example Sentences
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The defunding measure went into effect immediately, for one year, and applies to the whole country.
From Salon
"South Africa is in a difficult position because years of defunding the defence force and of cutting its budget has left our defence capabilities decimated," he says.
From BBC
Community-supported media has had a tough year with the defunding of the Corp. for Public Broadcasting, created by Congress under the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.
From Los Angeles Times
A recent setback occurred earlier this month when the San Bernardino County Transit Authority voted to defund the Montclair portion of the project along the existing Metrolink corridor and pull more than $37 million.
From Los Angeles Times
It is not yet clear whether Zohar has the authority to defund the awards, according to local media.
From BBC
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