PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

defund

dee-FUND

Definition

To withdraw or withhold financial support or funding from an organization, program, or institution.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'de-' (meaning off, away, or reversal) and 'fund' (from the Latin 'fundus', meaning bottom or foundation), the term evolved to mean the removal of monetary backing.

In the news

The article mentions how political candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced significant backlash for his past calls to defund the police, illustrating how past rhetoric can become a liability.

Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: ‘Bats— crazy’

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