Definition
devested
verb
- past tense and past participle of divest; to remove or strip away (clothing, authority, rights, or possessions)
Usage: formal or legal context; often used with 'of'
Examples
- The court devested him of his title after the scandal.
- She devested herself of all unnecessary possessions before moving.
- The company devested its holdings in the unprofitable division.
- He was devested of his authority by the board of directors.
- The king devested the nobleman of his lands and privileges.
- They devested the old building of its original architectural features during renovation.