1. the withdrawal of capital investment from a company or country
Usage: business; economics
2. the practice of selling stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or morally objectionable
Usage: finance; ethics

Examples

• The university announced its disinvestment from fossil fuel companies.
• Foreign disinvestment led to a decline in the country’s manufacturing sector.
• Activists called for disinvestment from companies that violated human rights.
• The pension fund’s disinvestment strategy focused on tobacco and weapons manufacturers.
• Economic sanctions often include disinvestment measures.
• The company faced pressure for disinvestment due to environmental concerns.