1. 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.