demerged

Example:The telecommunication companies demerged in 2005 after the government relaxed its monopoly on mobile services.

Definition:Two or more companies that were previously part of a larger entity but are now separate or independent

Example:The states demerged their legislatures to have better control over local matters.

Definition:Legislative bodies that previously were combined but are now separate

Example:The research and development department got demerged into more specialized units to focus on specific technologies.

Definition:Departmental or unit elements within a company that were previously combined but are now separate