PoliticsJuly 16, 2026
disarmament
/dɪsˈɑːrməmənt/
Definition
The act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing military forces, weapons, or an organization's structural capability.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'do the opposite of') and 'armament' (from the Latin 'armamentum,' meaning 'implements of war'). It entered English in the 17th century to describe the reduction or removal of military capacity.
In the news
While the article focuses on disaster relief, the term is referenced regarding former FEMA acting director Cameron Hamilton's past opposition to President Trump's proposal of 'dismantling' or effectively disarming the agency's existing operational structure.
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
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