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n. - An act by the government of reducing or removing limits on a classified document or weapon.

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  • That's why it's important that reporters press the White House on the specifics of Bush's "declassification" order.
  • Over at the Left Coaster, eRiposte takes apart the notion that this "declassification" was in any way intended to benefit the public.
  • He authorized the declassification of information.
  • And he's the man who led to their declassification.
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