Definition of "demobilization" [de•mob•i•li•za•tion]

• The disorganization or disarming of troops which have previously been mobilized or called into active service; the change from a war footing to a peace footing; the act of demobilizing. (noun)

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• "In spite of housing shortages, demobilization is now proceeding fairly smoothly, and there can be no doubt that all veterans will be suitably placed within a very short time."
• "GI fathers and their many advocates were particularly vocal critics of delays in demobilization."
• "Despite the problems, the governments of both Uribe and Santos have called the demobilization program a success."