Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deration

noun

/ˌdɛəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

Deration refers to the act of relaxing or abolishing restrictions that were previously placed on the supply of goods, particularly in the context of rations during wartime.

Examples

After the war ended, the government announced the deration of food supplies, allowing citizens to purchase as much as they wanted.
The deration of gasoline made travel much easier for families planning summer vacations.

Meaning

It denotes a process where limitations on distribution or access are lifted, usually leading to a more plentiful availability of previously rationed items.