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deration

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To remove rationing restrictions from (a product or commodity), so that the amounts one can buy or obtain are no longer limited by regulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In the UK, following World War II, petrol was not derationed until 1950.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + ration.