dissolution
noun/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,719 most common English word
Meaning
the process of formally ending or breaking up an organization, partnership, or institution.
Example sentence
The shareholders voted in favor of dissolution of the company after years of financial losses.
Synonyms & related words
- disbandment
- termination
- closure
- breakup
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