01 n. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged.
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The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged.“It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses.” — Transl. of Lavoisier.“A disengagement from earthly trammels.” — Sir W. Jones.
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Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure.“Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment.” — Bp. Butler.