əˌfaɪ verb (used with object), de·clas·si·fied, de·clas·si·fy·ing.
to remove the classification from (information, a document, etc.) that restricts access in terms of secrecy, confidentiality, etc. Compare classification ( def 5 ).
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declassify (diːˈklæsɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (tr) to release (a document or information) from the security list | |
| de'classifiable | |
| —adj | |
| declassifi'cation | |
| —n | |
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Declassify
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declassify
1865, originally a term in logic; with reference to state secrets, 1946; from de- + classify.
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