debathification

English

Alternative forms

de-Baathification

Etymology

Derived from denazification, a similar concept employed against the conquered Nazi government following the Second World War.

Noun

debathification (uncountable)

The process of removing former members of the ruling Bath party of Iraq from the military and civil office following the ousting of Saddam Hussein.

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