demobilization

verb (used with object), de·mo·bi·lized, de·mo·bi·liz·ing.

1. to disband (troops, an army, etc.).
2. to discharge (a person) from military service.

verb

1. to disband, as troops, etc

n.

1866; see demobilize + -ation.

v.

1882; see de- (privative) + mobilize. Related: Demobilized; demobilizing.