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the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
  • anyone who objects will get a demotion

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“Demotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotion. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.

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