downzone

[doun-zohn]

down·zone

[doun-zohn] verb, down·zoned, down·zon·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to change the zoning designation on (property) to restrict high-density development.
verb (used without object)
2.
to downzone development.

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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
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Origin:
down1 + zone
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