'Disengagement' definitions:

Definition of 'disengagement'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of releasing from an attachment or connection [syn: detachment, disengagement]
noun
To break off a military action with an enemy [syn: disengagement, fallback, pullout]

Definition of 'Disengagement'

From: GCIDE
  • Disengagement \Dis`en*gage"ment\, n. [Pref. dis- + engagement: cf. F. d['e]sengagement.]
  • 1. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged. [1913 Webster]
  • It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses. --Transl. of Lavoisier. [1913 Webster]
  • A disengagement from earthly trammels. --Sir W. Jones. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure. [1913 Webster]
  • Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment. --Bp. Butler. [1913 Webster]