Associations to the word «Deaccession»

DEACCESSION, verb. To officially remove an object from a museum, art gallery or library so that it may be sold.

DEACCESSION, noun. The disposal of objects in this way.

DEACCESSION, verb. Sell (art works) from a collection, especially in order to raise money for the purchase of other art works; "The museum deaccessioned several important works of this painter".