demotion

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demotion (countable and uncountable, plural demotions)

  1. An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.
    • 2024 March 16, Antonia Cundy, “The Opus Dei diaries”, in FT Weekend, page 18:
      Unlike other previous Prelates, who were swiftly anointed bishops, Francis did not follow suit. Ocáriz remained a Monsignor. In the eyes of many observers, it was a demotion of Opus Dei.

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