Legal Definition and Related Resources of Divest
Meaning of Divest
To take away from a person an estate or interest which has already vested in him.
Divest Alternative Definition
See “Devest.”
Synonyms of Divest
verb
- attach
- confiscate
- depose
- deprive
- despoil
- discharge
- disendow
- disentitle
- dislodge
- displace
- dispossess
- disrobe
- disseize
- distrain
- drive out
- evict
- expel
- expropriate
- forfeit
- lay bare
- lay open
- oust
- reduce
- relieve
- remove
- seize
- strip
- take away
- uncover
- unseat Associated Concepts: divesting of title
- divestiture of rights
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Concept of Divest in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Divest: To take away. The opposite of invest.
Concept of Divest in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Divest: To take away. The opposite of invest.
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