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dissolution
/dɪˈsɒljuːʃən/
the act of dissolving or breaking up
The dissolution of the company left many employees without jobs.
The company was dissolved, meaning it was legally terminated.
general
the process of dissolving or breaking up something into its components
The dissolution of the sugar in water created a sweet solution.
The sugar dissolved in the water, making it sweet.
In chemistry, this refers to the process of a substance dissolving in a solvent.
Law
formal
the legal termination of a company or organization
The court ordered the dissolution of the partnership due to irreconcilable differences.
The partnership was legally ended by a court decision.
In law, this refers to the formal ending of a legal entity.
Law
formal
the process of ending a marriage or relationship
The dissolution of their marriage was finalized after a lengthy legal process.
Their divorce was legally completed after a long process.
In legal terms, this refers to the formal ending of a marriage.
Collocations
dissolution of a companythe legal ending of a companydissolution of a marriagethe legal ending of a marriagedissolution of parliamentthe ending of a parliamentary session
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'dissolution' often refers to the formal ending of a company or marriage.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Use 'dissolution' in formal contexts, such as legal or business settings.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dissolutio', meaning 'a loosening or breaking up'
Usage Notes
The term is often used in legal and business contexts to describe the formal ending of an entity.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart
prefix-solution
the act of loosening or breaking up
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