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Definition of "dissolution" []
- Decomposition into fragments or parts; disintegration. (noun)
- Indulgence in sensual pleasures; debauchery. (noun)
- Termination or extinction by disintegration or dispersion: The dissolution of the empire was remarkably swift. (noun)
- Extinction of life; death. (noun)
- Annulment or termination of a formal or legal bond, tie, or contract. (noun)
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Use "dissolution" in a sentence
- "They call the dissolution of century-old towns, which residents have strong emotional ties to, a pipe dream."
- "The momentary fascination with the reality TV train wreck Jon & Kate Plus 8″ has me wondering if the sad saga of family striving and dissolution is beneficial as a morality tale."
- "While full dissolution is unlikely at this point I can see the Baltic States not making their final qualifications needed to adopt the Euro and I could see someone like Greece, Spain or Portugal reverting to their old domestic currencies."