dis·so·lu·tion  (d ĭs ′ə-l sh ən)
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n.1. Decomposition into fragments or parts; disintegration. 2. Indulgence in sensual pleasures; debauchery. 3. Termination or extinction by disintegration or dispersion: The dissolution of the empire was remarkably swift. 4. Extinction of life; death. 5. Annulment or termination of a formal or legal bond or relationship. 6. Formal dismissal of an assembly or legislature. 7. Reduction to a liquid form; liquefaction.
disso·lu′tive adj. |
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