lowering in rank
Definitions
The act of reducing someone's status, position, or grade within a hierarchy.
A disciplinary or administrative demotion to a lower rank or pay grade.
Examples
The officer faced the prospect of lowering in rank after the disciplinary hearing concluded.
He felt that lowering in rank was an unfair punishment for a minor administrative error.
Synonyms
demotion degradation downgrading reduction in status bumping down relegation