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civilianize
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ci·vil·ian·ize  (s-vly-nz)
tr.v. ci·vil·ian·ized, ci·vil·ian·iz·ing, ci·vil·ian·iz·es
To convert to civilian operation or control.

ci·vilian·i·zation (--zshn) n.

civilianize, civilianise [sɪˈvɪljəˌnaɪz]
vb
(Military) (tr) to change the status of (an armed force, a base, etc.) from military to nonmilitary


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In this underinstitutionalized civil-military environment, the top brass was able to repeatedly prevail in conflicts of interest with President Lee Teng-hui, for instance, actively thwarting attempts for military reform and preventing the civilianization of the defense ministry.
[26] The civilianization process also saw the practice of celibacy being relaxed.
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