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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
deaccession \deaccession\, de-accession \de-accession\v. t. [de-
   + accession. Ca. 1970.]
   to sell (artwork); -- used of sales of art by museums.

   Note: The word appears to have been coined as a euphemism to
         avoid the negative connotations of the word "sell",
         particularly for works donated by benefactors. The
         practise is justified as a means of acquiring funds for
         purchase of more valuable artworks.
         [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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