Definition of delist
transitive verb
: to remove from a list; especially : to remove (a security) from the list of securities that may be dealt in on a particular exchange
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Efforts to delist grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem raises questions about how the bruins will be restored to their ample habitat in Idaho's wild heart.(Rocky Barker)
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If no payment is received 25 days after the original due date, the domain name is delisted.
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1929
First Known Use of delist
1929
DELIST Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of delist for English Language Learners
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: to remove (something) from a list
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delist
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transitive verb
de·list
\dē-ˈlist\
Legal Definition of delist
: to remove from a list; especially : to remove (a security) from the list of securities that may be traded on a particular exchange
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