privatisation

/ˌpraɪvətɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of transferring ownership of a business, industry, or service from government control to private individuals or companies.
    • The government's privatisation of the railway system was completed last year.
    • Many citizens protested the privatisation of the water supply.
    • The privatisation of the national airline led to lower ticket prices.
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