Answer:

demotion

Answer	Crossword Clue
DEMOTION	Reduction in rank
DEMOTION	Involuntary downward movement
DEMOTION	Reduction in rank.

DEMOTION	Loss of rank
DEMOTION	Lowering, of a sort
DEMOTION	A kick downstairs
DEMOTION	Military punishment
DEMOTION	Aspiring executive's dread
DEMOTION	Bad career move
DEMOTION	Drop from major to captain, say
DEMOTION	Court-martial result