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Definition of Demotions
1. demotion [n] - See also: demotion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demotions
Literary usage of Demotions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Class Teaching and Management by William Estabrook Chancellor (1910)
"No doubt, demotions should be rare, for they usually indicate errors in ...
Obviously, such promotions and rare demotions as are here proposed will occur ..."
2. Proceedings [of The] ... Annual Meeting by National Civil Service League (1919)
"It might then be given authority to advise and propose action concerning promotions,
demotions, and dismissals throughout all departments of the public ..."
3. Postal Salaries: Hearings, Sixty-sixth Congress, First [second] Session by United States, Congress, Joint Commission on Postal Salaries (1920)
"Who keeps these records now from which promotions and demotions are made in St.
Louis? Mr. MICHENER. I wouldn't be able to tell you who was ..."
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