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redistribution
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re·dis·tri·bu·tion  (rds-tr-byshn)
n.
1. The act or process of redistributing.
2. An economic theory or policy that advocates reducing inequalities in the distribution of wealth.

redis·tri·bution·ist adj. & n.

redistribution [ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən]
n
the act or instance of distributing or the state or manner of being distributed again

The utilization of logistic resources after Transfer of Authority necessary for the fulfillment of the commander's combat missions. The logistic resources are designated in peacetime and will become assigned to the NATO commander in crisis and conflict.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.redistribution - distributing again; "the revolution resulted in a redistribution of wealth"
distribution - the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
Translations
redistribution [ˈriːˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən] Nredistribución f
redistribution [ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən] n [wealth, income] → redistribution f
red-letter day njour m à marquer d'une pierre blanche
red light n (= traffic light) → feu m rouge
to go through a red light → brûler un feu rouge
red-light district nquartier m des prostituées
red meat nviande f rouge
redistribution
n (of wealth)Umverteilung f, → Neuverteilung f; (of work)Neuzuteilung f


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His "share the wealth" and coercive redistributionist philosophy is quickly turning into national policy.
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