deration

[dee-rey-shuhn]

de·ra·tion

[dee-rey-shuhn]
verb (used with object)
to discontinue the rationing of (something).

Origin:
1915–20; de- + ration
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deration (diːˈræʃən)
 
vb
(tr) to end rationing of (food, petrol, etc)

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