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Divestiture vs Disposal - What's the difference?

divestiture | disposal |

As nouns the difference between divestiture and disposal

is that divestiture is the act of divesting, or something divested while disposal is an arrangement, categorization or classification of things.

divestiture

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of divesting, or something divested
  • the sale or liquidation of a subsidiary company, especially if forced by some governing authority
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    disposal

    English

    Alternative forms

    * disposall

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An arrangement, categorization or classification of things
  • a disposing of or getting rid of something
  • the power to use something or someone

    • Related terms

    * disposition