To "pluto" is to "demote or devalue someone or something". For publicly owned media, he could dismiss, promote, demote or have journalists publicly condemned. The reports were then used to promote, demote, dismiss, or prosecute local officials. The mentors discuss heavily to choose whom to demote to B rank. It includes the ability to demote or to withhold other rewards. The imperial government was compelled to demote Yin to commoner status and exile him. That allowed Alonso and Vettel to get past Button and demote him to seventh. Steinbrenner sought to demote Righetti to the minor leagues, but stated he "got outvoted then". Others angry at the IAU's decision to "demote" Pluto composed sarcastic mnemonics in protest. The University chose to back Prashad and turned down attempts to demote him. The prime minister decides to demote Julius; and Malcolm maintains his position unperturbed. For this reason, it is impossible to demote a Marshal. Cowher would demote Maddox to third string behind Batch. Laypersons, regardless of status, may not demote a monk to become a layperson. It also made it illegal to fire or demote government employees for political reasons.