delist

verb

de·​list (ˌ)dē-ˈlist How to pronounce delist (audio)
delisted; delisting; delists

transitive verb

: to remove from a list
especially : to remove (a security) from the list of securities that may be dealt in on a particular exchange

Examples of delist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In November 2023, the FTC challenged more than 100 improper listings, leading several companies to delist their patents, paving the way for cheaper generics. Dick Durbin and Lina M. Khan, STAT, 2 July 2024 That's why Robinhood delisted cryptocurrencies flagged by the SEC during a Coinbase lawsuit, including Solana, Polygon, and Cardano, The Verge reported. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 6 May 2024 Its shares collapsed to pennies, prompting the New York Stock Exchange to delist the stock. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024 If the transaction is completed, the company’s Class A common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq and deregistered. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for delist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of delist was in 1929

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“Delist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delist. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

delist

transitive verb
de·​list dē-ˈlist How to pronounce delist (audio)
: to remove from a list
especially : to remove (a security) from the list of securities that may be traded on a particular exchange

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